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Easter Egg hunts in Sussex

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

Society submits formal response to Rampion 2 plans

“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

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

February Half Term Family Days Out in Sussex

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

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

School workshops at Sussex Past sites now online

School workshops now available – book a school visit School workshops and trips to historic sites in Sussex are now easier to book via the new Learning section of the Sussex Past website. Looking for school workshops at museums in Sussex? Thousands of school pupils each year visit the historic properties operated by Sussex Past, … Continued