Abbey Farm: Romano-British Complex - Excavation 2002
The villa, located by aerial photography in 1979, had a commanding view of the Wantsum Channel and the Saxon Shore Fort of Richborough (Rutupiae). Since the start of the project, the extensive villa, a latrine to the north-west, an impressive bath-house and a fourth building to the south-east have been excavated.
In August the K.A.S. plans to return to Abbey Farm, Minster-in-Thanet for the sixth season of fieldwork and excavation at this Romano-British villa complex. The programme of work will be in conjunction with the Trust for Thanet Archaeology. It will be directed by Keith Parfitt of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust who will be advised by Dr. David Perkins.
It is envisaged that the fieldwork will include; continuation with the resistivity survey begun in 2001, a metal detector survey and field-walking survey on land close to the complex. Pot washing and initial attention to artifacts will also be undertaken.
The programme of excavation will seek other buildings and the boundary of occupation.
The dig, which is open to people aged 16 years and above, will be held over a two week period and it will start on Sunday 25th August 2002. To participate, there will be a registration fee for members of £20 for one week and £35 for two, or £25 and £40 respectively for non-members.
To register for the excavation please fill in the form below:
Abbey Farm Excavation
I should like to register for the planned excavation for one/two week(s) (delete as applicable).
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(25/08/02 to 30/08/02 or 01/09/02 to 06/09/02 or 25/08/02 to 06/09/02)
I enclose a cheque for £ ............ payable to the Kent Archaeological Society.
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Send Application to: David Bacchus, Telford Lodge, Roebuck Road, Rochester, Kent ME1 1UD Tel: 01634 843495 Email: d-bacchus@talk21.com
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