Research Diary

July 27th Last booked talk, introducing changing chalk. Met Gary Webster and Jennie Smith. Discussed project and possible collaborations. Going to follow up on return from break. Gary Webster works for NT. Is in charge of Downs from above aspect of the project. Changing Chalk project is 18 projects overall looks at wellbeing and people,… Continue reading Changing Chalk Talk/Walk

July 22nd Brief notes:  Tour of the coombe causewayed enclosure and then visit to beehive plantation to view excavations and understand the space in more detail.   Handout  https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/iha-causewayed-enclosures/ Unusual to have two causewayed enclosures so close to each other.   References of maps from chapter in ‘marking place’  Further things to look at:  Look at Sussex… Continue reading Archaeological guided walk with Steve Patton

July 17th Event info: https://heritageeastbourne.onlineticketseller.com/events/20450 The walk and dig is part of the Changing Chalk project supported by National Lottery Heritage and led by the National Trust. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/press-release/changing-chalk-partnership-aims-to-breathe-new-life-into-ancient-landscape-with-2m-grant  Simon is currently working on a plant survey over near the Rathfinney wine estate.   The walk covers a similar area to the one that I have identified… Continue reading Downland walk with Simon Hurt notes