Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeological Society

“Ancient pots from the Neolithic to Iron Age, with a touch of Roman” Discussing all you have ever wanted to know about ancient ceramics together with short films to watch and an interview with John Warren, pottery expert. An evening with festive refreshments + a book stall

The Heritage List was established in 2023 in order to record items of historic interest around Eastbourne that were not subject to formal listing by Heritage England. Since that time a small team of volunteers have collated and photographed over 450 items which range from buildings to drain covers. The team have recorded and, in some cases, restored items such as stink-pipes, licence stand plates and streetlights. Find out more and how you can help preserve Eastbourne’s heritage.

ENHAS hold E J Bunnett's fantastic archive stored away in three cardboard boxes. Tony has researched and photographed much of this extensive collection and will show us some of these remarkable images while telling us all about the man whose life time's work has been forgotten. We will also need to discuss the conservation and future of the archive.

Colin will talk about the Roman Fort, Norman Castle and WW11 gun emplacements while also giving us an update on archaeological excavations and research over the last 100 years

Meet at 10.30 at Seaford Parish Church, 18A Church St, Seaford BN25 1HG. Then a short walk to the Crypt at 23 Church St followed by a visit to Seaford Museum which is housed in a Martello Tower. Kevin is opening the museum especially for us. After his talk on the history of the Martello Tower and the museum you are free to wander around. Entrance to the museum is £4, cash only, sorry cards not accepted. Members and non-members welcome.

More details about Richard Anderton can be found on his website, https://www.wildwestbirds.org/

Postponed from October 2024

Change of programme

Adrian will explain how his work with the National Trust at White Horse Hill is an example of how archaeology helps us protect and care for special places. Together with the archaeology he will talk about the flora and fauna.

Members please contact Helen Warren for a place on this tour

Notice of the 156th Annual General Meeting of the Eastbourne Natural History and Archaeological Society