Tag Archives: shorne woods country park

Kiln news

Posted on 19th May 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

After the wet Spring we are finally back on site at the brick/tile kiln. We have now exposed all four walls giving us the size of the kiln, 16′ (4.8m) by 10′ (3.0m). Two stoke holes have now been confirmed, … Continue reading →

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Festival of Archaeology 2026

Posted on 3rd April 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

On behalf of the Council for British Archaeology’s (CBA) Festival of Archaeology 2026 the group will be running a two day community excavation. Location: Shorne Woods Country Park (DA12 3HX). Dates: Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th July. Time: 10.30am … Continue reading →

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SWAG is 20

Posted on 10th February 2026 by Ruiha Smalley

Shorne Woods Archaeology Group has been active for 20 years! Community archaeology really is alive and thriving in Kent. This is a shout out to everyone involved with SWAG over the past 20 years, be it excavating, researching, finds analysis … Continue reading →

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Winter works continuing…

Posted on 7th December 2025 by Ruiha Smalley

The plot thickens at our current dig site at the park. We now have three walls and a stoke hole, plus a possible wicket gate! This is all supporting the idea that we have a late 18th-early 19th century industrial site, … Continue reading →

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Brick Works update

Posted on 30th November 2025 by Ruiha Smalley

As with all excavations every day brings new evidence which debunks all previous theories! This dig is no exception. Further finds of clay pipes in the lower fill is suggesting the site was in use as early as the mid … Continue reading →

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