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Sussex Heritage at Risk — an URGENT call for you to respond to the Rampion 2 Consultation

Members of the Sussex Archaeological Society and others are encouraged to respond to a consultation affecting a very significant prehistoric landscape north of Patching. The consultation closes on Monday 27th March. Please read the draft response to the consultation, prepared by Professor Martin Bell BSc, PhD, FSA, FBA, President of The Sussex Archaeological Society.  As … Continued

Introducing Finlay! Our new Finds Liaison Assistant

Hi! My name is Finlay, and I have held the role of Finds Liaison Assistant since November of last year. I am 23, and a Brighton native but I have been working all around Sussex since I left university. I was lucky enough to study archaeology in my A-levels, where I benefitted from a great … Continued

Volunteer to protect historic and treasured locations across the South Downs

Members of the Sussex Archaeological Society are invited to take part in an exciting project led by Historic England, the South Downs National Park Authority and the National Trust, on monitoring changes to historic and treasured locations across the South Downs. Scheduled Monuments are nationally-significant archaeological sites. They range from prehistoric earthworks to Second World … Continued

Michelham Priory — last chance to visit until spring

As we move into winter, Michelham Priory will soon be closing to visitors through to the spring. The last day it will be open for visitors is Sunday 11 December. This will allow teams to carry out urgent maintenance and repairs ahead of the 2023 season. The site will be open for a number of … Continued

Local youngsters scale six hillforts for Fishbourne Roman Palace

Four intrepid fundraisers scaled new heights as they completed a challenge to climb six historic hillforts while dressed as Celts and Romans to raise funds for Fishbourne Roman Palace. On Sunday Vikki, Nick, Daisy and Ivy completed their Footsore for Fishbourne challenge with a special reception at the heritage site near Chichester. The team were … Continued

Go Medieval this October Half Term in Lewes

Looking for something to do in Lewes this October half term? Enjoy a family day out with our fun holiday activities at Lewes Castle & Museum and Anne of Cleves House this October half term holiday. Dress up in armour, play games, have a go at arts and crafts and more at Lewes Castle on … Continued

Kids go free in October half term at Michelham Priory

Looking for free family fun this October Half Term? Visit Michelham Priory and take part in a spooky Ghostly trail around one of the UK’s most haunted buildings this Halloween – with up to three under 18s receiving free entry for every paying adult. The medieval moated island of Michelham Priory has 800 years of … Continued

Family fun this October half term at Roman Army Week

Looking for a fun family day out this October half term? Fishbourne Roman Palace is seeking new recruits to enlist in its Roman Army and learn what it takes to become a fully-fledged soldier. From Monday 24 to Friday 28 October, there will be free activities every day for the trainee Roman soldiers at the … Continued

Youngsters get Footsore for Fishbourne Roman Palace

Two intrepid youngsters are going the extra mile by climbing six historic landmarks while dressed in authentic Roman and Iron Age costumes to raise money for Fishbourne Roman Palace, which is owned and cared for by The Sussex Archaeological Society. The Footsore for Fishbourne Fundraiser is being led by sisters Daisy, 11, and Ivy, 8, … Continued