Volumes 1-136 of the Sussex Archaeological Collections (SAC) are now available to view on the Archaeology Data Services (ADS) . Thanks to the work of an incredible team of Digital Volunteers and the Archaeology Data Services (ADS), this now gives … Continue reading
Country Houses of the South Downs by Sue Berry is now available to buy on-line and in our museum’s shops. This book is the sixth in the ‘South Downs’ series and looks at country houses and their estates from the … Continue reading
“The first meeting which defined the objects and established and the rules of the Society, took place on the June 18th, 1846, at the suggestion of a few gentleman in the town and neighbourhood of Lewes, who observing the interest … Continue reading
As we all know, the Society’s library has sadly been closed since last March, with just a curtailed email enquiry service managed stoically by one of our volunteers from home. We are now getting ready for a gradual resumption of … Continue reading
The Sussex Archaeological Society has today strongly objected to the proposed 50% cut in government funding for higher education courses in the performing and creative arts, media studies and archaeology. Participating in the consultation currently being undertaken by the Office … Continue reading
The Sussex Archaeological Society is delighted to announce that the new Editor of the “Sussex Archaeological Collections” is Dr Jaime Kaminski. Jaime is well known to the Society, having been a member of the Council between 2015 – 2021, in … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce that the Society has received a grant of £323,800 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. Nearly £400 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural organisations across the country in the latest round … Continue reading
After an extensive recruitment process, the Trustees of The Sussex Archaeological Society* are delighted to announce that Andrew Edwards has been appointed as the Sussex charity’s new CEO. Having studied Comparative Religion and Philosophy at King’s College, London, Andrew’s career … Continue reading
We are delighted to announce our plans to start welcoming members and visitors back to some of our historic sites. A Date with the Daffodils – Michelham Priory Gardens only Enjoy the magnificent colourful carpets of 80,000 daffodils, tulips, blossoms … Continue reading
Due to the recent extreme weather conditions small pieces of flint have fallen from the 12th Century Norman Arch at Lewes Castle. Castle Gate road has been closed and the Sussex Archaeological Society is taking all necessary precautions and working … Continue reading