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Kiln summer update

This photo shows a corner of the structure with a possible (sealed) ‘wicket’ gate allowing access inside the kiln. Running parallel to this wall towards the stoke hole left of centre, is the flue allowing hot air to circulate under … Continue reading

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20th Anniversary celebrations

Today we got together at Shorne Woods and celebrated our 20th year. Thank-you to the team for putting together the food, drinks and details about our work over the past two decades. At the cutting of the cake (a fabulous … Continue reading

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National Volunteer Week

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Kiln news

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

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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