Join Jane and Harry for the annual Christmas round-up of recent discoveries and treasure cases from a very busy year in the Sussex Portable Antiquities Scheme office. A finds-fest of archaeological objects found by the public and recorded with the scheme from East and West Sussex with objects dating from prehistory to the post-medieval period. … Continued
Prestige, Piety, and Peasants: Understanding the ‘Common’ Experience of Lewes Castle within the Sussex Landscape This talk with Arthur Redmonds will explore the growing focus within castle studies and medieval archaeology on contextualising castles within their wider social and cultural landscapes. In particular, the talk will delve into how castles impacted the everyday lives of … Continued
7.30pm, Zoom Join us for an Autumn Talk with Gary Webster from the Changing Chalk project. Gary will provide an overview of the aims of the Changing Chalk project, outlining how it seeks to drive positive change on the South Downs. This will include an update on the Monument Mentors project, highlighting its progress and … Continued
7.30pm, Zoom Join us online for the first of this year’s Autumn talk series: An Alternative Location for the Battlefield of Hastings, 1066 with Rebecca Welshman and Simon Coleman. About the event: Date: Tuesday 15th October Time: 7.30pm Where: Online via Zoom Age suitability: 14+ Tickets: Free for Members of The Sussex Archaeological Society or … Continued
Book Halloween Ghost Hunt at Michelham Priory Step into the origins of Halloween with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a mystical celebration that marked the end of the harvest and the start of the long, dark winter. On the night of 31st October, the Celts believed the veil between the living and the dead … Continued
Explore life as a Roman in our At Home With The Romans Half Term activities from 13th to 17th February at Fishbourne Roman Palace. Every day during February Half Term (13th to 17th February) we’re hosting a range of free, fun activities taking place across the site, including Roman hairstyles, falconry, arts and crafts and … Continued
Join us for a magical evening of dancing, drumming, fire and feasting to bless the trees and wish them good health for the year ahead! About the event Date: Saturday 25th January 2025 Time: 6pm to 10pm Where: Michelham Priory House & Gardens, Upper Dicker, Near Hailsham BN27 3QS Age suitability: 18+ Tickets General … Continued
Join us for a magical afternoon of dancing, drumming, fire and feasting to bless the trees and wish them good health for the year ahead! This is a family event suitable for all ages. No alcohol is permitted or served at this event. About the event Date: Saturday 25th January 2025 Where: Michelham Priory House … Continued
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