Welcome from the Editor

Welcome to the Winter 2018 Newsletter.

Following a busy summer, we have a bumper issue packed with abundant and intriguing fieldwork, historical research projects and discussion. It seems such a long time ago that I was surveying in the scorching summer heat at Lees Court Estate. Indeed, much of that warm weather held out until late September enabling us to successfully carry out excavations at Woods Court Field and Stringmans Field. Shortly after that, I was excavating at a fascinating site at Fort Amherst in Chatham. What struck me most at both locations, however, was the invaluable efforts of the many volunteers that took part, and made both projects so successful. Following positive experiences at these projects, it is equally rewarding to see so many new members joining the Society. For me, the best way to increase the Society’s membership is engagement – get people involved, try new activities, learn new skills and make contributions to our County’s fantastic archaeological and historical heritage.

The Newsletter remains an outlet for this fantastic heritage and the tremendous work going on out there.

It exists so that you, the membership, may communicate a broad range of topics devoted to the history and archaeology of Kent. I continue to encourage as many members as possible to think about writing articles and help inform the broader historical and archaeological community of what is taking place in our heritage-rich and diverse County. Please continue to forward articles or notices to newsletter@kentarchaeology.org.uk

Enjoy this issue and Season’s Greetings to all readers. Best wishes,

Richard Taylor

The editor wishes to draw attention to the fact that neither he nor the KAS Council are answerable for opinions which contributors may express in their signed articles; each author is alone responsible for the contents and substance of their work.

Front cover image courtesy of Anthony Mak using KAS drone.