Advice for Collection Donors, Identifications, and Researchers
This document sets out the policies and procedures by which the Kent Archaeological Society (KAS) will accept donations of artefacts for into its’ permanent collection, as well as requests for identifications and research.
Archaeology Research Group
The KAS has been directly involved in conducting fieldwork in Kent since 1860. Future fieldwork undertaken by the Society will be overseen by the Archaeology Research Group (formerly the KAS Fieldwork Committee).
Historic Buildings Research Group
The group takes an interest in standing buildings from dwellings to cathedrals, arranging events and conferences, sharing resources, and encouraging publication. The group incorporates the areas of interest of the former Churches Committee.
Kent Defences Research Group
Researches the county’s defences of all types and periods through the study of records, maps, aerial photographs, ground investigation and by other means.
Place Names Research Group
The study of place names, or toponymy, includes an interest in their origins, meanings, usage and types. The group arranges events and conferences, shares resources and encourages publication.
Maritime Kent Research Group
The Maritime Kent Special Interest Group has been set up as a focal point to support and to disseminate research and information relating to Kent’s rich maritime heritage.
Archaeology Research Group Updated Terms of Reference
Future fieldwork undertaken by the Society will be overseen by the Archaeology Research Group (formerly the KAS Fieldwork Committee).
Useful resources for Maritime Kent Research
Useful web links for reading and research on the rich history of maritime Kent.
Replica cog boat: The Nicholas
Dave Batchelor and Paul Damon of the Sandwich Medieval Trust give an update on a fascinating project to build a replica of a medieval ship.
Maison Dieu Website
The extended and updated Maison Dieu website now includes much more detailed information about the history of the building, including its many maritime links.
Henley’s Second World War Industrial Air-raid Shelters
Victor Smith explores Henley’s Second World War Industrial air-raid shelters.
New 3D Virtual Tours of Society Excavations
Starting in the 2023 project season, the Kent Archaeological Society has begun to record excavations and collections with 3D photogrammetry and laser scanning. Models are made available online via the Sketchfab platform and the Society website.
2023 Lees Court Estate Community Archaeological Excavation Reveals Newly Discovered Prehistoric Past
Richard Taylor & Keith Parfitt, KAS Magazine, Issue 120 (Summer 2023). Maidstone: Kent Archaeological Society.
Report on Fieldwork Forum 2023
Keith Parfitt, Chair of Fieldwork Committee, KAS Magazine Issue 120 (Summer 2023), Maidstone: Kent Archaeological Society.
WW2 Decoy Airfield at Lullingstone
Paul Tritton, 2023, KAS Magazine, Issue 120 (Summer 2023). Maidstone: Kent Archaeological Society.
WWII Discovery: A Secret No More
David Steed, 2023, KAS Magazine, Issue 120 (Summer 2023). Maidstone: Kent Archaeological Society.
The Archbishops’ Palace, Otford
Charles Shee discusses the history and archaeology at the Archbishop's Palace in Otford and what the future plans are.
The Old House Project, Boxley Abbey
A playlist of some of the videos from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) Old House Project working party at Boxley Abbey; a project in association with the KAS, Maidstone Area Archaeological Group (MAAG), and Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group (HAARG).
Aims of the Maritime Kent Special Interest Group
The Maritime Kent Special Interest Group has been set up as a focal point to support and to disseminate research and information relating to Kent’s rich maritime heritage.
First meeting of the Maritime Kent Special Interest Group
A report on the first meeting of the Maritime Kent Special Interest Group held on 5th January 2023 at Chatham Dockyard.
- Agriculture
- Archaeology Research Group
- Architecture
- Bexley
- Bobbing
- Boxley
- Bredhurst
- Broadstairs
- Bronze Age
- Chart Sutton
- Charters
- Chatham
- Chatham Historic Dockyard
- Cold War
- Conservation
- Defences
- Detling
- Dover
- Excavations
- Gravesend
- Heritage
- Historic Buildings
- Historic Buildings Research Group
- History & Archives Research Group
- Hollingbourne
- Iron Age
- Kent Defences Research Group
- Lees Court
- Lees Court Estate Project
- Manors
- Maritime
- Maritime Kent Research Group
- Medieval
- Meopham
- Military History
- Modern
- Monasticism
- Northfleet
- Orpington & District Archaeological Society
- Otford
- Place Names
- Place Names Research Group
- Place Names Research group
- Prehistoric
- Sittingbourne
- Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
- Southfleet
- Swale
- Tilbury
- Tonbridge
- World War I
- World War II