Lys Drewett: a tribute With the permission and blessing of her family, we are sad to announce the death of our friend and colleague Lys Drewett on April 4th 2023. Lys will be known to many of you as someone who has contributed deeply to archaeology in Sussex, and as a professional widely respected for … Continued
An exclusive tasting guide and tour of the artisan food and drink of Sussex will take place at Michelham Priory on Saturday 22nd April Take a culinary adventure of the exciting artisan food and drink of Sussex at Michelham Priory House & Gardens on Saturday 22nd April. Deliciously Sussex is an exclusive event at a … Continued
Easter Egg hunts in Sussex for all the family Looking for Easter Egg hunts in Sussex which can be enjoyed by all the family? Visit Sussex Past properties this Easter and take part in a range of themed trails, all of which have a sweet reward if completed. From appeasing a disgruntled dragon at Lewes … Continued
“Very great concerns” over impact of Rampion 2 cable route The Sussex Archaeological Society has formally raised concerns to those behind the Rampion 2 wind farm over the proposed route of a new onshore cable, which will pass very close to archaeologically significant sites in the South Downs. The plans to create an additional 90 … Continued
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
February Half Term Family Days Out in Sussex Looking for family days out in Sussex this February Half Term? There’s historical adventures aplenty at our Sussex Past sites. Lewes Castle & Museum in East Sussex will play host to Medieval Madness, featuring soldiers, armour and archery, along with insights into life in the Saxon, Norman … Continued
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
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
Things to do in Sussex this Christmas and New Year – a family day out at Lewes Castle Looking for family days out between Christmas and New Year in Sussex? Take a trip to Lewes Castle, one of the oldest Norman fortresses in the country, to explore the history and heritage of Sussex. With the … Continued
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