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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society

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A welcoming group of enthusiasts who love to share all things archaeological! Join us at our talks or field trips. Tweets by volunteers, any errors are our own.

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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
October 2026 Calendar of Events
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sunday, 4 October 2026 10am-12:30pm Dr Janet Pennington is hosting The Steyning Scandals Walk Secrets of a Sussex Market town 1547-1947 IF YOU ARE EASILY SHOCKED, THIS IS NOT THE WALK FOR YOU. This walk is NOT suitable for children More info: www.sussexhistorytalks.co.uk
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thank you for everyone who came out to Hale Farm this year! Neil Woods was presented with the “Golden Trowel” awarded for Digger of the Year 2026. The first digger to win it a second time! A quick mention for Xavier and Heloise who pimped the trophy with a professionally engraved plaque.
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
November 2026 Calendar of Events
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sussex Archaeology and History is hosting the following Online Lecture: Monday 16th November 2026, 7.30pm 'Aftermath of Civil War, Sussex 1645 - 1660' Speaker: Chris Hare To book: tixoom.app/sussexarchae...
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SAH History Series with Chris Hare: "Aftermath of Civil War, Sussex 1645 - 1660"
On Nov 16, 2026 - get a ticket now!
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sussex Archaeology and History is hosting the following Online Lecture: Monday 9th November 2026, 7.30pm 'Sussex and the Civil War 1643 - 1644' Speaker: Chris Hare To book: tixoom.app/sussexarchae...
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SAH History Series with Chris Hare: "Sussex and the Civil War 1643 - 1644"
On Nov 9, 2026 - get a ticket now!
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sussex Archaeology and History is hosting the following Online Lecture: Monday 26th October 2026, 7.30pm 'Sussex and the Civil War 1642' Speaker: Chris Hare To book: tixoom.app/sussexarchae...
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SAH History Series with Chris Hare: "Sussex and the Civil War 1642"
On Oct 26, 2026 - get a ticket now!
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sussex Archaeology and History is hosting the following Online Lecture: Monday 12th October 2026, 7.30pm 'The Road to Civil War' Speaker: Chris Hare To book: tixoom.app/sussexarchae...
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SAH History Series with Chris Hare: "The Road to Civil War"
On Oct 12, 2026 - get a ticket now!
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sussex Archaeology and History is hosting the following Online Lecture: Wednesday 11th November 2026, 7.30pm The Sally Christian Lecture 2026 'The Lives and Deaths of Old Buildings' Speaker: Dr Michael Shapland, FSA (University College London) To book: tixoom.app/sussexarchae...
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SAH Online Lecture: "The Lives and Deaths of Old Buildings"
On Nov 11, 2026 - get a ticket now!
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Sussex Archaeology and History is hosting the following Online Lecture: Wednesday 14th October 2026, 7.30pm 'Was Battle Abbey really founded ‘on the very spot’ where Harold fell?' The date of the lecture marks the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings! To book: tixoom.app/sussexarchae...
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SAH Online Lecture: "Was Battle Abbey really founded ‘on the very spot’ where Harold fell?"
On Oct 14, 2026 - get a ticket now!
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Geoffrey Mead's Heritage Open Day Walks are all on Sept 20th and all from St. Nicholas church doorway, just off Dyke Rd 10am - Clifton Hill/Montpelier 12pm - West Hill 2pm - North Laine 4pm - Western Rd First 3 are circular but last one is linear ending up Norfolk Square area
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Geoffrey Mead will be giving free tours around The Royal Pavilion Estate, Gardens and New Road. Starting at 2:30pm. Every Friday throughout July, August and September (except 24th and 31st July). The tours will start and finish at the Pavilion Gardens Cafe - weather permitting.
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Geoffrey Mead’s - “Ambles not Rambles” Walks programme 2026 (DM for details) All donations are to local environmental groups Oct 4 Binsted: ancient woods, open skies Nov 1 Brighton by lamplight Dec 6 Patcham: village and suburb
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Local History Forum, Dates in comments! Admission: Free to BHAS members. £5 non-members (cash only) Dm for details
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Backfilling is now complete at Rocky Clump, a huge thank you to everyone!
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Lewes Archaeological Group is hosting the following talks 2026/2027: Dates in comments All talks start at 7:30pm in the Lecture Room, Lewes Town Hall. £2.00 members; £4 non-members. Cash only. Free entry for those 25 years old or under. More info: www.lewesarchaeology.org.uk
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Worthing Archaeological Society is hosting the following: Details in comments More info: www.worthingarchaeological.org/upcoming-eve...
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Upcoming Events
To sign up to any of our events please Contact us with your name and the event you will be attending.
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeological Society is hosting: Dates in comments St Saviours Church, Eastbourne More info and to book: www.eastbournearchaeology.com
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ENHAS Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeology Society
Local group for natural history and archaeology research and education
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Heritage Open Days are back again this year! 16 Sep 2026, In person at 6pm A Walk round Whitehawk Camp 16/09/26 6pm to 7pm with Jon Sygrave of UCL. Info: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Landscapes of SE England Dr Geoffrey Mead will be hosting this course at Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Fees: £113. Start date: Friday 25 September, 10am -12 noon. To book: www.rwc.org.uk/landscapes_o...
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Landscapes of SE England - Rottingdean Whiteway Centre
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Sussex Archaeology: An Introduction Dr David Rudling FSA will be hosting this course at Rottingdean Whiteway Centre Fees: £113. Start date: Wednesday 23 September, 10.30am -12.30pm. To book: www.rwc.org.uk/new_content-...
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The Archaeology of Sussex: An introduction (from prehistory to modern times) - Rottingdean Whiteway Centre
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Council for British Archaeology is hosting the This is Archaeology Lecture Series. 9 December 2026: Learning from a burned landscape: How the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire will change our understanding of moorland archaeology. For more info: www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
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This is Archaeology: Learning from a burned landscape: How the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire will change our understanding of moorland archaeology.
An online talk with Miles Johnson.
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Council for British Archaeology is hosting the This is Archaeology Lecture Series. 4 November 2026: Early Career Showcase 2026 - Voices from the future of Archaeology With Early Careers Panel (TBC) For more info: www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
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This is Archaeology - Early Career Showcase 2026: Voices from the future of Archaeology
With Early Careers Panel (TBC)
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Council for British Archaeology is hosting the This is Archaeology Lecture Series. 7 October 2026: Revealing What Would Rather Be Forgotten. Challenges and Opportunities of Dark Heritage Prospection. For more info: www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
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This is Archaeology: Revealing What Would Rather Be Forgotten. Challenges and Opportunities of Dark Heritage Prospection.
This presentation will introduce the concept of Dark Heritage Prospection, outline why existing frameworks within archaeology and forensics might not be, on their own, sufficient for studying intentio...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Council for British Archaeology is hosting the This is Archaeology Lecture Series. 16 September 2026: This is Archaeology - The Archaeology of Romany Gypsies An online talk with John-Henry Phillips and Stuart Eve. For more info: www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
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This is Archaeology - The Archaeology of Romany Gypsies
An online talk with John-Henry Phillips and Stuart Eve.
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Join The Sussex Archaeological Society @romanpalace.bsky.social, the largest Roman residence in the UK for free from 11-13 September sussexpast.co.uk/whats-on/her...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Friday 18 September 2026 @surreyarch.bsky.social is hosting: Study Day – Professor Anthony King: Animal Bones in Roman Archaeology More info and to book: www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/rsg-...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
5 September - Portslade History Day A day packed full of free walks, talks, tours and even medieval knights. We will be in attendance and hope you will too. Hosted by the Sussex Medieval Society. Full details at: portsladehistory.co.uk/historyday2026 More info in the comments
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Portslade History Trail. 1000 years of history in a one mile walk
1000 years of history in a one mile walk. Portslade's oldest remaining building dates to 1080. This, along with a 800 year old church, 400 year old pub and a former brewery make the Portslade conserva...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Saturday 29th August, 11 am until 4pm - Shoreham Fort @garybaines.bsky.social Work Day and Food For Fort open There really is a task for everyone Food for Fort will be open too with every penny going back into maintenance, education and preserving history
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Local History Forum Dm for info 2.15 pm for a Prompt start at 2.30 pm. ADMISSION: FREE ENTRY TO BHAS MEMBERS £5 NON-MEMBERS – CASH ONLY PLEASE Dates in the Comments
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
BHAS 2026/27 Winter Lecture Series Here are the dates for your diary. More details about the lectures will follow later. Info in Comments
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Today's action including a flint and tile assemblage at Hale Farm! Who's excited to keep going in this beautiful weather
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Lots of fun chatting to people and sharing finds at the Whitehawk Hills BN25 Live community day
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Heritage Open Days 2026 "Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations....and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE." heritageopendays.org.uk/about-us.html
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Back at Hale Farm today, another scorcher ☀️ Potential marrow spoon, curious sherd, and emerging brick... What do you think we'll find next?
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Thank you to everyone for making the excavation at Hale Farm Campsite happen including liaising with Archaeodiscovery We will be investigating the site of a former Victorian lime kiln and a medieval field boundary Saturdays in August/September Want to join: buff.ly/AKAopv6
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Hale Farm Excavation
Become an Archaeologist for the Day at Hale Farm Step back in time at the beautiful, historic site of Hale Farm and experience life on a real archaeological dig. Explore a medieval Sussex farmstead, s...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A huge thanks to Janet for a fascinating talk about the Woodard schools and a look inside the chapel. The added bonus was a sneaky peak at a film recording and hearing young choristers rehearsing Alighieri’s Miserere.
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Digging at Hale Farm Campsite today ☀️ The ground is so dry and dusty, luckily we had Bruce to do regular watering! Thanks to everyone from Archaeodiscovery for the wonderful company. Want to join in the future: buff.ly/AKAopv6 #FestivalOfArchaeology #Archaeology #ArchaeologyInSussex
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
BHAS Day-School: Writing an Archaeological Report with Simon Stevens Saturday October 31st To book a place, please DM for info BHAS Members £10 and non-members £20
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
29th July, 7pm – 8pm Online This is Archaeology: Archaeology and nature recovery: how the past can help us build a more biodiverse present and future, speaker Nick Overton Council for British Archaeology hosted, Registration required More info and to book: www.google.com/url?q=https:...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
28 August 2026, 2:30pm The Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeology Society are hosting: Harriet Tait 'Discovering old Bourne Manor, The Goffs' - A history of Eastbourne's original Manor House £5 for visitors (cash only), free for members. www.eastbournearchaeology.com
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ENHAS Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeology Society
Local group for natural history and archaeology research and education
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
22 July 2026: 7pm-8pm Online via Zoom The Council for British Archaeology is hosting: This Is Archaeology: AI Mapping of Historic Landscapes for Nature Recovery at National Scale A talk with Iris Kramer This event is free to attend but Registration required: www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Friday 3 July, 4pm Join the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Sussex for a talk by a distinguished SPAB Scholar - architect, author and Westminster Abbey Surveyor of the Fabric, Ptolemy Dean. Prebooking Required £10 Members £12 Non-members More info: www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/spa...
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SPAB Sussex Group Talk - Ptolemy Dean on Streetscapes: Navigating Historic English Towns | The SPAB
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Thursday 6th August (Old Town Brighton) / Thursday 20th August (New Shoreham) Sussex Archaeology and History is delighted that Dr Geoffrey Mead has agreed to lead two walks for them in August. Booking required in advance: www.sussexarchaeology.org
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We will be investigating the site of a former Victorian lime kiln and a medieval field boundary located in a pasture behind Hale Farm, Chidingly, in partnership with Archaeo Discovery. The project schedule will be Saturdays in July, August, and September. www.archaeodiscovery.com/blogs/news/h...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
There will be another backfilling session this Saturday 4th July for Rocky Clump. DM for more info
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
24 June 7:00pm - 8:30pm The Council for British Archaeology is hosting An Evening with Natural England’s Archaeologists ONLINE – FREE – BOOKING AND REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Worthing Archaeological Society is hosting their Walking into History summer walks. Archaeology walks for 2026 in comments: * = Celebration walks S = short walk M = medium walk L = long walk For more info: allevents.in/worthing/wal...
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Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society @brightonhovearch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Geoffrey Mead’s - “Ambles not Rambles” Walks programme 2026 July 4 Warminghurst; meadows and pinewoods Aug 2 Slaugham: woods and lakes Sept 6 Blackboys: High Weald landscapes Oct 4 Binsted: ancient woods, open skies Nov 1 Brighton by lamplight Dec 6 Patcham: village and suburb DM for info
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