Adopt a piece of history – Tessera at Fishbourne Roman Palace

£10.00

Adopt a piece of history by sponsoring a tile in one of the world-famous mosaics at Fishbourne Roman Palace.

For just £10, you can sponsor a tessera in the famous Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic at the largest Roman domestic property in the UK.

In return, you can claim to have sponsored a unique piece of 1,900-year-old history. Plus you’ll be able to download a digital customisable certificate which can be printed and presented as a gift.

The perfect gift for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, graduations and more.

What you’ll get

  • A digital certificate as proof of adoption

Your digital certificate will be available to download instantly via a link in your email of receipt. You can then download and present to the lucky recipient as a gift. 

Please note, this Adopt a Tessera gift does not include a photograph of Pet Tessera with googly eyes. If you’d like to adopt a Pet Tessera, click here.

 

Description

  • Why adopt a piece of history?

    Our adoptions are symbolic for donating and supporting our work. We chose the word ‘adoption’ because it implies responsibility and care for the heritage of Sussex. By adopting a tessera, you will be supporting our work to maintain and care for thousands of years of history across all our properties, conservation and education work.

    At the Sussex Archaeological Society, we connect people to their past through the places around them. In our properties people can walk in the footprints of thousands of years of history.

    In our gardens people can disconnect from the chaos of the modern world. In our collections, museums and library, people can explore the human story. Through our education services children are entertained and inspired to learn.

    But, without your support we cannot continue to maintain our properties or provide our services. We are funded entirely by visitors, membership fees and voluntary donations.

    By ‘adopting’ a tessera, you will be providing crucial support to keep Sussex’s unique past alive for the future.

About Fishbourne Roman Palace

Dating from 75 CE, Fishbourne Roman Palace is the largest residential Roman building discovered in Britain. It was only discovered in 1960, when a contractor cutting a water main trench came across ancient-looking rubble.

The find was reported to a local archaeological committee and early examination of the trench suggested the presence of a substantial Roman building. From 1961 to 1968 eight major excavation seasons were undertaken. The most spectacular discoveries were the superb mosaic floors which are of national and international significance. The site was gifted to The Sussex Archaeological Society in 1962 and opened to visitors in 1968.

About the Society

Founded in 1846, The Sussex Archaeological Society is one of the UK’s oldest archaeological and historical societies. We invite you to play an active part in the preservation of our human story. We connect the people of Sussex to its past through the places around them, inspiring new futures with the stories of those who have gone before.

The Society maintains and opens historic properties and gardens to the public. We hold collections, libraries and museums which inspire visitors and acclaimed research around the world. Our education services reach over 20,000 children every year. By sponsoring a tessera, you will be supporting our work and helping keep the heritage of Sussex safe and accessible to inspire generations to come.

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