Exploring Archaeology in Peacehaven
Working with the Changing Chalk Partnership, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Lewes District Council, we led a project exploring archaeology in Peacehaven. One of the outcomes is a learning pack aimed at Primary Schools which can be accessed below and interpretation boards for the Big Park will be coming soon!
Peacehaven Big Dig
In September and October 2024, through the Changing Chalk Partnership, we excavated an area of the Big Park in Peacehaven and residents were able to excavate archaeological test pits in their gardens. The report is currently being written but we discovered evidence of prehistoric field systems, worked flint, a few bits of prehistoric pottery and some interesting evidence of later marling (mixing chalk into the soil to improve the condition of the soil) telling us more about how Peacehaven developed as a Downland settlement.
3D Artefact Models and Map
Have a closer look at some of the archaeology uncovered in Peacehaven with these 3D models.
Bronze Age Antler Pick
Bronze Age Spindle Whorl
iRON aGE loom Weight
Explore Archaeology in the Big Park
Click here to browse the map to find out more about the archaeology and where it was found
