Tag Archives: shorne woods country park

Festival of Archaeology

Posted on 2nd August 2022 by Ruiha Smalley

We had a very successful Festival of Archaeology weekend. There was over 180 visitors to the site and a dig for the Young Archaeologists Club. Huge thank you to everyone who supported the event, but a special shout out to … Continue reading →

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CBA event at Shorne coming up: 23 & 24 July

Posted on 15th July 2022 by Ruiha Smalley

Visit the current excavations in Shorne Woods Country Park, where the archaeology team are investigating the remains of a mystery medieval building (Saturday and Sunday). Just off the A2, near Gravesend, Kent. Take a guided tour of the medieval archaeology … Continue reading →

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Randall Manor Environs Project

Posted on 15th May 2022 by Ruiha Smalley

We have confirmed that there is a bay to our new building…but we have more to do to understand the function of the structure. Barn? Storehouse? Tenants house? What seems clearer now, thanks to input from Roger Cockett,  is that … Continue reading →

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Shorne update: Randall Manor Environs Project

Posted on 15th April 2022 by Ruiha Smalley

A small group of volunteers continue to dig near the site of Randal Manor. The area has revealed medieval roof tile and now a wall! Could this be an outbuilding for the Manor?

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SWAG detectives uncover a local hero

Posted on 12th March 2022 by Ruiha Smalley

A medal was recently found while excavating in the park. Upon inspection the details of the person that had been awarded the medal could be seen inscribed on the rim – 2048607   SJT. A. R. Blake R.E. On the obverse … Continue reading →

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