Thursday 5th December the new Bull House pop-up shop opens for the first time in to the public as part of Lewes’s late night shopping in Lewes. Bull House was Tom Paine’s former marital home and head office for the … Continue reading
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Lewes Castle and Museum Open
The Sussex Archaeological Society can confirm that Lewes Castle and Museum is opened following the collapse of a separate standalone section of the castle curtain wall under the stewardship of East Sussex County Council. The Castle site has been visually … Continue reading
Partial Collapse of Lewes Castle’s Curtain Wall
The sad incident on 11th November of the collapse of a privately owned section of Lewes Castle’s curtain wall has led to the decision to close the Castle on 11th November whilst an inspection of all the walls is carried … Continue reading
Offer on South Downs National Park Book Series – only £25
The complete series of the five South Downs National Park Books are available at a special offer price of only £25. These books are available in all our museums’ shops or online plus £3.50 p&p. Click here to order today. … Continue reading
Marlipins’ Roof Fundraising Appeal
Marlipins Museum opened for the 2019 season with a new initiative to make Marlipins even more accessible as a wonderful community resource with its wide-ranging collections and showcased local history of Shoreham. The admission of 50p per person and under … Continue reading
Digitialisation of early SAC volumes
Since 1847 the Society has published its Sussex Archaeological Collections annually. Carefully curated by the research team, it has become the first port of call for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of Sussex and the south east. Editions … Continue reading
Britain’s earliest rabbit found at Fishbourne
Experts have found the remains of Britain’s earliest rabbit – a discovery which reveals bunnies arrived in the country 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. Rabbits are native to Spain and France. It had been thought they were a medieval … Continue reading
New Sussex Past 3D Museum Tours
The Society has been working with local firm 3D Media Solutions to capture Anne of Cleves House Museum & Gardens, Fishbourne Roman Palace Museum, Lewes Castle & Museum and Michelham Priory House in 3D. Click on each of the property … Continue reading
Data Protection and Privacy
Under the new European Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), the Society has revised and updated its Privacy Policy and procedures to ensure we manage personal data in full compliance with the new regulations and to the most robust standards. Please review … Continue reading
New Resources for Volunteers at Michelham Priory
The Gardens & Environment volunteering team at Michelham Priory has grown from just two members in 2014, to 18 this year. To support this dedicated team, which cares for the site’s eleven acres of gardens and grounds, the Sussex Archaeological … Continue reading