Creative, quirky and community project ideas are being sought to upcycle a historic landmark which has stood tall and proud above Lewes Castle for decades. After many years of service, the towering flagpole above the 900-year-old fortress has made its last stand at the historic site. The eight-metre high pole was recently taken down by … Continued
Visitors to Fishbourne Roman Palace this half-term will have the chance to try their hand at historical activities, from making mosaics, to spinning yarn, to learning about Roman food and feasting. With a free activity on offer every day from Monday 21 to Friday 25 February, there will be family fun suitable for all ages … Continued
Visitors to Lewes Castle & Museum will now be able to eavesdrop on hidden secrets from the town’s medieval past thanks to a new innovative audio trail. Three new plaques bearing QR codes have been installed along Castlegate, thanks to a collaboration between the Sussex Archaeological Society, which owns and manages the landmark, and Audioways. … Continued
This Valentine’s Day, The Sussex Archaeological Society is offering the chance to surprise your beloved with the god of love himself – by adopting a piece of the Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic at Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens. Lovers can adopt a “pet” tessera – an individual piece in the iconic mosaic, which is … Continued
Come and dress up in armour, battle dragons and listen to tales of brave medieval knights at Lewes Castle this February half-term. A range of inclusive events suitable for children of all ages will be held over the week-long break bringing the fascinating history of the Norman castle to life. Families visiting the historic site, … Continued
A traditional Tudor Wassail, complete with dancing, drumming and a torchlit procession, took place at Michelham Priory House & Gardens on Saturday (January 22nd, 2022). Common across Sussex around 500 years ago, Wassailing involves visiting an orchard to promote a good harvest for the coming year. The noise of the celebration was said to wake … Continued
Online shop and Members Area coming soon… Although our historic sites have been closed during lockdown, the Society has been as busy as ever. One of our behind-the-scenes projects has been to update our website. We think you’ll agree that the previous version was starting to show its age and wasn’t an accurate reflection of the … Continued
Volumes 1-136 of the Sussex Archaeological Collections (SAC) are now available to view on the Archaeology Data Services (ADS) . Thanks to the work of an incredible team of Digital Volunteers and the Archaeology Data Services (ADS), this now gives you the opportunity to read more about the origins of the Society in volume 1. … Continued
“The first meeting which defined the objects and established and the rules of the Society, took place on the June 18th, 1846, at the suggestion of a few gentleman in the town and neighbourhood of Lewes, who observing the interest excited by some recent antiquarian discoveries, were anxious to promote a readier acquaintance among persons … Continued
As we all know, the Society’s library has sadly been closed since last March, with just a curtailed email enquiry service managed stoically by one of our volunteers from home. We are now getting ready for a gradual resumption of library services, taking care to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines for staff, volunteers and eventually visitors … Continued