Tag Archives: excavation

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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Spring/Summer 2018 update

Posted on 15th May 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

Over the last couple of weeks volunteers have been focusing on evaluating the geophysical anomaly on the Lees Court estate. This is a Kent Archaeological Society led project. If you are interested in joining activities during the summer, go to … Continue reading →

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Looking into a test pit

Posted on 19th January 2018 by Ruiha Smalley

We’ve had a poem sent to us that celebrates the joys of digging test pits! Many thanks to our anonymous contributor: Looking into a test pit Looking into a test pit, almost square Searching intently but there’s nothing there Next … Continue reading →

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Special finds from Cobham Big Dig 2017

Posted on 10th November 2017 by Ruiha Smalley

Medallion – Band for Hope     Discovered:- Pump Reservoir The Band of Hope was first proposed by Rev. Jabez Tunnicliff, who was a Baptist Minister in Leeds, following the death in June 1847 of a young man whose life was … Continue reading →

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