ABOUT US

Founded in 1970 the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit has excavated 400 sites throughout Kent. The unit continues to excavate, record, publish and protect the rich history of Kent to this day. Two of those archaeological sites are open to the public and are enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Both sites are run by our fantastic teams of knowledgable volunteers and we are always happy to add to those teams.

The exposed ruins of the Crofton Roman Villa in Orpington is open to general visitors and for educational puroposes with local schools. Please visit our Crofton Roman Villa page to find out more about what we offer and to download our information for teachers leaflet.

The Roman Painted House in Dover is another site run by the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, which consists of extremely well preserved Roman house and portrays a facinating insight of Roman Dover. Please visit our Roman Painted House page for further information.

Volunteers Wanted!

Please Contact Us to Enquire

Publications

You can now purchase the following booklets from our publications page at £6.00 each! You can also purchase at the Roman Painted House when we re-open in June.

All proceeds go towards further rescue work in Kent.

Excavations in the Ancient Town of Sandwich (Part 1)
Excavations in the Ancient Town of Sandwich (Part 2)
Rescue Excavations in West Kent
The Discovery of a Roman Settlement in the Centre of Gravesend, Kent
Prehistoric Sites on the Kent M25 Motorway

Kent Archaeological Review

Although the Council for Kentish Archaeology (CKA) has ceased to function the Kent Unit holds most of the back numbers of the Kent Archaeological Review and these can be purchased from KARU (at £1 a copy, plus postage), presently only by post, but normally also from the Roman House, Dover.

Notices and Upcoming Events

SPECIAL EVENT

Please keep an eye on this space for upcoming special events in 2022!

Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington Notices

Please note that the Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington is now closed for the winter season.

Re-opening times for Spring 2022 to be confirmed.

COVID-19 GUIDELINES

In order to ensure your safety and the safety of our volunteers, we ask that you please:

Wait 2 metres apart at the entry door until advised to enter
Sanitise hands and wear a face covering where possible
Stay 2m. apart from others at all times once inside
Circulate in one way only, with no returning
Avoid touching exhibits, graphics, rails or furniture
Exit by the top door only

Our team apologies for these essential measures, rightly required by central and local Government. Thank you for your cooperation.

Roman Painted House, Dover Notices

Please note that the Roman Painted House, Dover is now closed for the winter season.

Re-opening times for Spring 2022 to be confirmed.

Why not check out our Blog?!

The KARU blog consists of both old and new articles, some taken from our Kent Archaeological Review journal, which were written by various contributors and some regarding current archaeological projects and issues.

Kent Archaeological Review

Although the CKA has ceased to function the Kent Unit holds most of the back numbers of the Kent Archaeological Review and these can be purchased from KARU (at £1 a copy, plus postage), presently only by post, but normally also from the Roman House at Dover.