Opportunity for Members of Sussex Past to get involved with the Changing Chalk Partnership

Members of Sussex Past are invited to take part in a fantastic opportunity this April, as part of the Changing Chalk Partnership

Running on Wednesday 16th April from 10am to 3pm, Members can take part in a Downs From Above session at Saddlescombe Farm, near Brighton.

Session Overview:

The day will be split into two main activities:

1. Indoor Session:
   • A discussion in the Learning Barn on how the Downs From Above data was created, the sources used, and key findings.
   • An exploration of ways this data can be utilised.
2. Outdoor Session:
   • A guided walk to Newtimber Hill (walking distance from the Learning Barn) to examine the data in a real-world setting.
   • Route Details: A 2.02-mile (3.2 km) walk with a 250 ft (76m) ascent.

Additional Resources:

For those interested, a methodology and how-to guide has been attached to help understand and contribute to the data.

Relevant Links:

• Downs From Above Data
• Project Information: Changing Chalk South Downs Archaeology | National Trust
• Historic England Report: The South Downs Explored From Above: A Landscape of Rich Archaeology Revealed | Historic England

---

How to get involved

If you’d like to get involved, email Gary Webster, Heritage Officer on the Changing Chalk Project, at gary.webster@nationaltrust.org.uk as soon as possible.

More about the Changing Chalk Partnership

Led by the National Trust, Changing Chalk is a landscape-scale partnership connecting nature, people and heritage on and around the South Downs.

From Shoreham to Eastbourne, the ambition is to create a more sustainable future for the Downs’ rare and fragile chalk grassland, its unique cultural heritage and its richly-diverse urban fringe.

By connecting nature, people and heritage across this 458 sqkm area of the eastern South Downs, the project aims to help restore and protect this internationally-significant landscape. Read more about Changing Chalk here.