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Recent work at Shorne Woods

Posted on 3rd May 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

The volunteer team have been hard at work investigating the surviving structures associated with the clayworks at Shorne Woods. The works were open between the 1930s and the early 1960s, providing both a liquid clay slurry and freshly dug clay … Continue reading →

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Neolithic activity at Shorne

Posted on 10th February 2021 by Ruiha Smalley

We previously mentioned a flint discovered at Shorne, given to us by a member of the public. A closer look has revealed that based on its shape and form, it can be argued to be Neolithic in origin and not … Continue reading →

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SWAG’s new accommodation

Posted on 5th October 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

We have a new cabin! It’s next to the old one (looking a little worse for wear these days) in the compound at Shorne Woods Country Park. Covid 19 restrictions mean we can’t make proper use of the space just … Continue reading →

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South East in Bloom

Posted on 5th October 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

We’ve just heard that the gardening volunteers at Shorne Woods, who double as archaeologists, have been awarded a gold in the Country Park section of the South East in Bloom 2020 competition. Congratulations! South & South East in Bloom is … Continue reading →

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Found flint

Posted on 21st August 2020 by Ruiha Smalley

On a walk around the park, after the recent heavy rain, a member of the public found a marvelous flint adze protruding from the ground. They have kindly donated it to the Group. The third photo shows the bottom edge, … Continue reading →

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