Thought of visiting Fishbourne Roman Palace or Michelham Priory House & Gardens but haven’t made it through the doors yet? This weekend only, we’ve got the perfect offer for you, with discounted entry to both of these fantastic heritage sites. Fishbourne Roman Palace To mark the release of Gladiator II, experience the wonders of … Continued
The Sussex Archaeological Society, which manages a number of iconic heritage properties across Sussex as well as promoting archaeological research through its extensive libraries, archives, and research grants, is delighted to announce the appointment of its new President. Mike Pitts is a writer and broadcaster (a frequent voice on BBC radio), archaeologist (directing excavations at … Continued
A project that The Sussex Archaeological Society is part of, which promotes the sustainable management of the fallow deer population on the South Downs, has been shortlisted for an award. Known as ‘Fair Game’, the project is a finalist in the Sustainability category of this year’s Archaeological Achievement Awards. The project draws on archaeological evidence … Continued
As this week is Trustees’ Week, which celebrates the achievements of nearly one million trustees in the charity sector across the UK, we pay tribute to the hard work, expertise and vision that each of our own trustees bring to the Society. It is also an ideal time to introduce the five new trustees who … Continued
We’re delighted to be working with Changing Chalk to offer Members of Sussex Past six places on a Historic Building Recording workshop, taking place at Michelham Priory House & Gardens on Monday 21st October from 10am to 4pm. Led by HB Archaeology & Conservation, participants will focus on recording the Elizabethan Great barn, followed by … Continued
Join us at Michelham Priory for our Christmas Fayre! We’re inviting local, Sussex-based businesses to showcase their handmade crafts and unique wares at this festive event. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your creations with Christmas shoppers in the beautiful, historic setting of Michelham Priory. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! More about … Continued
At Fishbourne Roman Palace we have been celebrating the restoration of the box hedging to its full glory after being attacked by an infestation of box moth caterpillars. Pest control specialists, Eradipest, who completed the work commented: “We were contacted by Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens earlier this year to see if their historic box … Continued
Get 15% off tickets to Fishbourne Roman Palace this October Half Term, as part of a promotion with The Great Sussex Way and three fantastic museums around West Sussex. Take part in our Roman Army Week October Half Term activities from Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November. With this discount, you’ll receive 15% off … Continued
Today, 29th September, marks Michaelmas, or the Feast of St Michael and All Angels, marking the end of the harvest and the transition to autumn and the shortening of days. The feast day is marked with celebrations of feasting and giving thanks for a bountiful harvest. Coinciding with the harvest home celebrations of farmers and … Continued
Two fragments of an Iron Age gold torc discovered by a metal detectorist near Pulborough, West Sussex, in 2019, have undergone a process of scientific analysis by the British Museum which has confirmed the pieces to be fragments of a late prehistoric artefact of European significance dating back to Iron Age times. The research, led … Continued