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Our current project at Shorne

Posted on 9th December 2023 by Ruiha Smalley

We are excavating a building about 100 metres from Randall Manor. The building appears to have had at least two phases and to be from the medieval period. Much of it has been constructed using reclaimed material from the Manor … Continue reading →

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Sad news – Dennis and Roger.

Posted on 10th October 2023 by Ruiha Smalley

Unfortunately we have some sad news for all friends of Shorne Woods and those who have volunteered at the park over the past 10+ years. We have lost a couple of treasured team members during the year. Dennis Rozier, much … Continue reading →

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New Shorne tour

Posted on 6th October 2023 by Ruiha Smalley

A new tour of Shorne Woods is beginning to shape up. Roger Cockett, our local historian, has put together a schedule that covers the archaeology and history of the Park. The current tour covers the western half of the Park … Continue reading →

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Quick update

Posted on 6th October 2023 by Ruiha Smalley

Work at Shorne slowed down recently as SWAG members have been involved in other local Kent and London projects during the summer, but we are on site again. A new finds sorting project has started and weather willing, we’ll be … Continue reading →

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Join Us

Posted on 28th July 2023 by Ruiha Smalley

Are you interested in archaeology? Do you want to dig or help out with with post-excavation work? The Shorne Woods Archaeology Group (SWAG) meets most Thursdays and Fridays throughout the year, at Shorne Woods Country Park , DA12 3HX. Our … Continue reading →

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