Sussex Archaeology and History Ltd

Welcome to Sussex Archaeology and History (SAH)

We offer an online lecture series, arrange hybrid conferences on archaeological and historical topics and more . . .

Our walks with Dr Geoffrey Mead around Old Town Brighton (6th and 13th August) and New Shoreham (20th August) have now all sold out - thank you to those who have booked and we hope you enjoy the walk/s

Join us for our next hybrid conference

Saturday 3rd October 2026

A joint Conference with CBA SE in memory of Ivan Margary

Kings Church, Lewes

and online

A day of lectures in tribute to the legacy of Ivan Donald Margary (1896-1976)

2026 will be the 50th anniversary of the death of this remarkable gentleman, scholar, and Roman roads expert.

Click here for more details and to book

Our online archaeology series will recommence in October 2026 and run until April 2027.

Our first lecture takes place on Wednesday, 14th October starting at 7.30pm

'Was Battle Abbey really founded ‘on the very spot’ where Harold fell?'

Speakers: Dr Rebecca Welshman (University of Liverpool) and Simon Coleman (West Dean College)

The date of the lecture marks the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings!

We have an exciting and varied programme of talks, all of which can be attended live online free of charge.

If you are not a subscriber, you will be able to watch each lecture live as it takes place.

Click here for more information about the lecture series, including details of our subscription and the additional benefits it offers.

Thanks to all those of you who have already renewed your subscription

STUDY TOUR TO EASTERN CRETE: May 2026

We had a great time on our Study Tour to Crete

Planning has already started regarding a tour for 2027, perhaps to Western Crete or possibly Mainland Greece - watch this space for details

The photo shows some of the group at the Minoan Palace site of Kato Zakros - in the water were a number of lively terrapins!

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Our walks with Dr Geoffrey Mead around Old Town Brighton (6th and 13th August) and New Shoreham (20th August) have now all sold out - thank you to those who have booked and we hope you enjoy the walk/s

The date of the lecture marks the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings!​​​​​​

Planning has already started regarding a tour for 2027, perhaps to Western Crete or possibly Mainland Greece - watch this space for details

The photo shows some of the group at the Minoan Palace site of Kato Zakros - in the water were a number of lively terrapins!

The date of the lecture marks the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings!