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Sandwich, St Thomas's Hospital

Some Monumental Inscriptions of St Thomas's Hospital, Noted by Rev Bryan Faussett about 1760

Kindly typed up for the website by Pat Tritton

On a Peice of Old Painting in the Hall. "Founded A.D. 1557* by Thomas ELLIS, and Margaret his Wife, & Children". * sic for 1357.
There is nothing here at all worthy Notice, except ye following Coat wch. is in ye Hall Window. [¼ly 1. OLD (sic) ENGLAND written). 2). Lozengy gu. & az., the former each charged with a fleur de lis or. 3 & 4) blank.

The Portable Antiquities Scheme advice for finders of archaeological objects

Start of Lees Court Estate Project season 2024

The Kent Archaeological Society is all set to resume its investigation into the Prehistoric landscape at Lees Court Estate in 2024. We can't wait to continue our exploration of this fascinating site.

Richard Taylor will conduct geophysical surveys in the areas surrounding the current excavation sites between March and May 2024. These surveys will help identify potential targets for future investigations as part of the wider Lees Court Estate Project.