The Sussex Archaeological Society Conference: Andrew Margetts
From Pasture to Hamlet: The Role of Transhumance in Shaping Early Medieval Sussex
More about Andrew’s talk at The Sussex Archaeological Society’s Annual Conference
This talk uncovers the hidden rhythms of Sussex’s past, tracing how transhumance – the seasonal migration of people and livestock – shaped not only its ancient landscape but the very bones of its modern settlements. From windswept downlands to wooded commons, the movement to seasonal pastures left a legacy etched into place-names, field patterns, and communities that still resonate today.
My main research interests lie in historical archaeology with a particular focus on medieval pastoralism and agriculture as well as the application of archaeological studies to inform future landscape management. In my spare time I enjoy walking in the Welsh uplands and the Wealden woods.