Current Excavations
Current Excavations
K.A.S. Training and Research Excavation Sarre 1983
In August 1983, the first stage of a new K.A.S. Research and Training Excavation will be undertaken at Sarre in the Isle of Thanet. Several summer seasons (as well as field survey work) are planned on a site that was first partly dug by the Kent Archaeological Society 120 years ago (see Arch. Cants. V-VII), and it is proposed that excavation will be carried out not only on the famous Anglo-Saxon cemetery site but also on the associated cropmark and parish church (i.e. possible settlement) sites.
The excavation will be a training excavation and volunteers are invited to apply. Priority will be given to K.A.S. members and those who can stay the whole time. Applications should be made (enclosing an S.A.E. and giving previous experience, if any) to Tim Tatton-Brown at 92a Broad Street, Canterbury CT1 2LV. No accommodation is available but a campsite is being sought.
Oldbury Hill Fort, Ightham, near Sevenoaks
An important research excavation will be carried out this summer on the Iron Age Hillfort of Oldbury at Ightham. The excavation, under the auspices of the Kent Archaeological Society, will be directed by Mr F. H. Thompson, the General Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries. Mr Thompson has previously carried out work on the Bigberry Hillfort near Canterbury. (Arch. Cant. Vols 94, 95 and 96).
The aim of the excavation is to elucidate, in the light of modern research, the earlier work carried out at Oldbury in 1938 by the late Mr J. B. Ward Perkins. (Arch. Cant. Vol 51, 1939).
It is expected that the work will consist of sections through the defences, and investigation of internal features located by geophysical means.
The excavation will take place from mid-July to mid-August, and volunteers will be most welcome. For further information, please write to Mr F. H. Thompson, Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1Y 0HS.
Canterbury Archaeological Trust
The Trust will be undertaking excavations this summer on the site of the Archbishop's Palace, Canterbury and on the Watling Street car park, Canterbury. Volunteer diggers are most welcome as are any helpers willing to assist with the processing of pottery, finds, etc. Anyone who is interested should apply to the Director, Mr T. W. T. Tatton-Brown, B.A.