We’re back! And in this issue we find out what the FLO has been up to during lockdown, have a look at some of the great recently recorded finds and some which have been recently updated. We also have a great guide on photographing your finds when you want to send images to the FLO. As well as important information on future recording.
Category: News
March 2020, what now?
Hello Kent Finders! As we are all aware Covid-19 and the restrictions to counter the virus are heavily restricting how we can all operate. Here at the PAS in Kent this is no different. Withimmediate effect we will not be able to meet finders, attend meetings or return finds as we’ve been asked to work …more
Kent_Finds News Flash!
_ Hello Kent Finders! _ Unfortunately not a full Kent_Finds until end of the month as the FLO is on holiday! However some important information we need to pass on. First we have the proposed schedule for the next three months which is below! _ April 25th Hythe Library 1-6pm _ May 9th Maidstone Library …more
Kent Finds, January-March 2019
Welcome! finders, find specialists and everyone else interested in the archaeological finds of Kent. In this issue you will find the Kent Find Liaison Officer’s schedule for the next quarter, a selection of stunning finds to round up 2018 and the next instalment of Kent is Wyrd where we take a look at the Anglo– …more
Kent is Wyrd! Part Three: Garnet, Gold and the Kingdom of Kent
In our third article of our ‘Kent is Wyrd’ series Kent FLO, Jo Ahmet, discusses the iconic garnet jewellery of early Anglo-Saxon Kent and how it fits in the story of the county and the rise of the Early-Medieval Kingdoms.
Kent is Wyrd! Part Two: The Iron Age and the First Coins of Kent
In our second article of our ‘Kent is Wyrd’ series Kent numismatist, David Holman, explores the unique place Kent has in the Iron Age
Kent Finds, October-December 2018
Welcome finders, find specialists and everyone else interested in the archaeological finds of Kent. In this issue you will find the Kent Find Liaison Officer’s schedule for the next quarter, a selection of recent stunning finds and our next instalment of Kent is Wyrd where we take a look at the artefacts and finds which …more
Kent Finds, The Newsletter for the PAS and finds in Kent. July-September 2018
Welcome finders, find specialists and everyone else interested in the archaeological finds of Kent. In this issue you will find the Kent Find Liaison Officer’s schedule for the next quarter, info on new projects starting in Kent, a selection of finds from the last quarter and the first of a three part series, Kent is …more
Kent is Wyrd! Part One: the Age of Bronze
In this first of a series of blog posts on what makes Kent, well Kent, Dr. Sophie Adams talks Bronze Age Hoards in Kent and new discoveries being made thanks to finds reported to the PAS and through the Treasure Act 1996. Further Reading Adams, S. 2016. Boughton Malherbe Bronze Age Hoard. Kent Archaeological Society …more
Kent Finds, The Newsletter for the PAS and finds in Kent. April-June 2018
Welcome! To Kent Finds, the new newsletter for the PAS and finds in Kent. Every three months we will see where the FLO is going to be around the county, finds highlights and articles about new discoveries and what makes Kent, ‘Kent’ on the PAS database.
