|
KAFS 2024 Course Diary
DOWNLOAD THE NEW 2024 BOOKING FORM USING THE LINKS BELOW
 PDF format by clicking here
 WORD format by clicking here
Field Walking and Map Analysis - DATE TBA 2024
Field work at its most basic involves walking across the landscape recording features seen on the ground. On this weekend course we are concerned with recognising and recording artefacts found within the plough soil. These include flint tools, Roman building material, pottery, glass and metal artefacts. One of the uses of field walking is to build up a database for large-scale regional archaeological surveys. We will consider the importance of regressive map analysis as part of this procedure. The course will cover:
1. Strategies and procedures,
2. Standard and non-standard line walking, grid walking,
3. Pottery distribution, identifying pottery and building ceramics
£20 if membership is taken out, Non-members £25.
|
Excavation of the World Heritage Site of a Roman Palace at Oplontis near Pomeii in Italy
The Oplontis season 2024 will be a study season (no digging) working on the finds from previous seasons. Consequently, we are no longer able to offer this as a fieldwork option for 2024. Apologies for any disappointment.
An opportunity to participate in excavating and recording Roman features in the landscape from this new site first identified by the Lenham Archaeological Society which may include a Roman villa, aisled barn and watermill and recent investigations by the KAFS have identified Roman building remain in the vicinity of the stream.
We will be spending four weeks in association with the University of Texas investigating the Roman Emporium (Villa B) at Oplontis adjacent to Villa A (left) next to Pompeii. The site offers a unique opportunity to dig on iconic World Heritage Site in Italy and is a wonderful once in a lifetime opportunity.
The only criteria to book is that you are a member of the Kent Archaeological Field School www.kafs.co.uk and that you have some experience or enthusiasm for Roman archaeology, Italian food and Italian sunshine!
See also the website for the project at www.oplontisproject.org.,br> Please note food, accommodation, insurance, and travel are not provided.
Flights to Naples are probably cheapest with EasyJet. To get to Pompeii take a bus from the Naples airport to the railway station and then the local train to Pompeii. Hotels are about 50eu for a room per night. We are staying at are the Motel Villa dei Misteri and the Hotel degli Amici. [email protected] [email protected]
For camping the site Camping Zeus is next to the hotel: [email protected] and is about 12eu a night.
Transport to Oplontis from Pompeii is not provided but most of the group use the local train (one stop).
Any queries email me at [email protected] or in Naples call my mobile on 07885 700 112.
We will meet up at 8am every Monday morning of the dig to start the new week.
|
£50 a week with free membership. Does not include travel or accomodation.
|
|
Investigation of Roman buildings at Snagbrook Farm, Hollingbourne in Kent
On this two week investigation we shall look at the ways in which archaeological sites are discovered and excavated and how different types of finds are studied to reveal the lives of former peoples. Subjects discussed in the morning will include aerial photography, regressive map analysis, HER data, and artefact identification. Within this investigation there is a five day course which will be especially useful for those new to archaeology, as well as those considering studying the subject further. After tea break we will participate in an archaeological investigation on a Roman building under expert tuition. Expert diggers are not required to participate in the tool box talks.
|
Members free Non-members £15 a day
|
|
Training week for students at the investigation of Roman buildings at Snagbrook Farm, Hollingbourne in Kent
It is essential that anyone thinking of digging on an archaeological site is trained in the procedures used in professional archaeology. Dr Paul Wilkinson (left), author of the bestselling "Archaeology" book and Director of the dig, will spend five days explaining to participants the methods used in modern archaeology. A typical training day will be classroom theory in the morning (on site) followed by excavation at the Roman building at Fairbrook Farm in the village of Hollingbourne in Kent.
Topics taught each day are:
Monday. Why dig?
Tuesday: Excavation Techniques.
Wednesday: Site Survey.
Thursday: Archaeological Recording.
Friday: Small Finds.
Saturday and Sunday (free) digging with the team.
A free copy of "Archaeology" 4th Edition will be given to participants.
Cost for the course is £100 if membership is taken out at the time of booking plus a Certificate of Attendance.
|
|
£100 a week (Monday to Friday) with free membership. Does not include travel or accommodation
|
|
|
Other Updates
Other Items of Interest
News
Magazine
Kafs Reports
Accommodation
KAFS Donations
Please help support KAFS and the services we provide to the local community by clicking below.
Please note that courses may also be paid for using this Paypal link!
|
|
