From the chalk downlands to the ancient Weald, Sussex has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The Battle of Hastings was fought here. Roman villas overlooked the coast. Every field has a story buried beneath it.
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The chalk downland was farmed for thousands of years. Bronze Age barrows, Iron Age hillforts, and Roman estates left their mark. We have permissions on private land within the National Park.
Ancient woodland and ironworking sites. Medieval hammer ponds and Tudor industry. The Weald produced iron for centuries, leaving a trail of coins, tokens, and tools.
The Norman invasion landed at Pevensey. The Battle of Hastings changed English history. Military finds from this era still surface in Sussex fields.
Fishing villages, smugglers' routes, and seaside towns. From Roman Chichester to Georgian Brighton, the Sussex coast has layers of history.
Significant discoveries from Sussex over the years:
Permissions across East and West Sussex
Our first permission is secured near Crowborough. More sites being added regularly.
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