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Fort Amherst dig answers an age old question…

Posted on 3rd February 2019 by Ruiha Smalley

The team spent the Octobers of 2017 and 2018 exploring the archaeology of the Spur Battery at Fort Amherst. In 2017 we explored the area east of the amphitheatre and confirmed that many of the buildings shown on the Victorian … Continue reading →

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Cobham wraps up and Amherst kicks off

Posted on 9th October 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Cobham Two final days of Cobham village explorations to come this week. Meeting at Shorne at 10am on Weds and Thurs. As with all archaeological projects, geophys is hinting at exciting developments on both Battle St and North Court Field, … Continue reading →

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Henhurst before the rain

Posted on 16th August 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Today was a bit of a wash out. We got about an hour in at Henhurst before the rain set it. We had a nice welcome from the local guardians:  

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Fort Amherst digging opportunities

Posted on 6th June 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

We heard from Karen and Keith at Fort Amherst/the Command of the Heights project. Keith Gulvin, who is a trustee at Fort Amherst, has secured funding for equipment for an archaeological group. This means a group of volunteers could continue with digs … Continue reading →

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Royal Military Canal

Posted on 26th May 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Weather willing we will be working down on the Royal Military canal next week from Tuesday to Thursday. Either meet at Shorne at 9:30am to car share, or down at Appledore in the village car park here https://goo.gl/maps/2upFC5SkZjS2 at c.10:30am. Andrew will be … Continue reading →

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