# Event Details - **Event Name**: Building Stones in Kent - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Discover the geology reflected in Kent's buildingsAbout this EventBritain has a rich and varied bedrock geology and this is reflected in the diversity of our stone-built heritage, adding colour and texture to our regional landscapes. It can equally be said that many of our local stone structures, such as churches, castles and cathedrals define the character of Kent.A number of Kent’s iconic buildings are constructed from stones that reflect the local geology; these stones can add a certain distinctiveness to our local towns and villages and notably to our older buildings. More modern constructions often make use of stone procured from distant parts of Britain and sometimes from abroad.The course will be delivered using a PowerPoint presentation. The focus of the day will be on the geology of building stones, with numerous architectural and historic references. There will be opportunities to inspect a range of geological hand specimens and we shall consider the different attributes of a range of sedimentary rocks.Morning: Session 1The morning shall be spent with an introduction to building stones, their importance geologically and to our built heritage. Sources of information shall be considered including maps and a brief look at digital resources available online.We shall consider a number of important questions when considering the stones used in construction, including:Where are building stones in Kent sourced from?What qualities in a rock makes for a good (or bad!) building stone?How does a rock get from below ground and into a building?What technological changes have there been in the building stone industry over the centuries?Afternoon: Session 2We shall next investigate the use of building stone in Kent from a historical perspective. At first stone was sourced locally, but over time stone was procured from ever more distant quarries. We shall look in detail at representative examples of rock types that have been used for construction and decoration in Kent from Roman times to the modern day.The knowledge and skills gained during the day should help attendees understand the choice of building stone used in their local towns and villages at different points in historical time. An appreciation of where the material has been sourced from will also be gained and how the stone has been transported from quarry to building site.This course is for anyone interested in buildings and building stones and is suitable for beginners.Led by Geoff Downer, GeologistFor further information, please visit the Study Days page of the Kent Wildlife Trust website. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maidstone/building-stones-in-kent/100001663797476039 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbuilding-stones-in-kent-tickets-1663797476039 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.5, max: 37.5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Maidstone - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Tyland Barn - **lat**: 51.30568400000001 - **long**: 0.5136678000000074 - **full address**: Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training (https://allevents.in/org/kent-wildlife-trust-education-and-training/22590581) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5fd80399c9be81aeddfa6908fe3387d10919d0d22f214c426fc8e927b966272e-rimg-w1200-h855-dc365f8a-gmir.jpg?v=1760460589 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c12d9339711d4aab9e8fd61b1e2dc194748158dcd7d55673b9f2861c2d3d78e3-rimg-w400-h400-dc37608b-gmir.jpg?v=1760460588 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 32.5 up to 37.5 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Building Stones in Kent ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Building Stones in Kent", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5fd80399c9be81aeddfa6908fe3387d10919d0d22f214c426fc8e927b966272e-rimg-w1200-h855-dc365f8a-gmir.jpg?v=1760460589", "startDate": "2025-11-28", "endDate": "2025-11-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/maidstone/building-stones-in-kent/100001663797476039", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Tyland Barn", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Chatham Road", "postalCode": "ME14 3BD", "addressLocality": "Maidstone", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.30568400000001", "longitude": "0.5136678000000074" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Discover the geology reflected in Kent's buildings", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-11-28", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "32.50", "highPrice": "37.50", "price": "32.50", "url": "https://allevents.in/maidstone/building-stones-in-kent/100001663797476039" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/maidstone/building-stones-in-kent/100001663797476039", "price": "37.50", "name": "Standard ticket" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/maidstone/building-stones-in-kent/100001663797476039", "price": "32.50", "name": "Concessionary ticket (over 18 only)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/kent-wildlife-trust-education-and-training/22590581", "description": "Learn with Kent Wildlife TrustWe are the leading wildlife charity in Kent; bringing people closer to nature and ensuring our wildlife is protected and restored in the future.We have a passion for connecting learners with nature and offering high quality, meaningful learning experiences. 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