Archaeology Walk, Bignor/Stane Street
Organised by : South Downs National Park Authority
A walk, led by James Sainsbury, local archaeologist & historian, to introduce you to the South Downs through its archaeology.
Part of the South Downs Archaeology Walks collection
These walks have been designed to introduce you to the South Downs through its archaeology. Led by James Sainsbury, Curator of Archaeology at Worthing Museum, this will be a chance to learn more about the deep time of this landscape, and the legacies left by the people who have lived and died here over thousands of years. The South Downs is a rich and diverse archaeological landscape, covering a significant portion of the South East and reflecting a once continuous narrative of settlement from the chalk cliffs of Sussex to the sacred prehistoric landscapes of Wessex. Hear the stories of migration, settlement, challenge and change evident in the contours of the Downs and under your feet.
There is no charge to attend the walk, but places are limited, so pre-booking is essential. You are welcome to book tickets on behalf of others, but each ticket will need to be booked separately.
Description: Bignor Hill hosts a plethora of archaeological remains not least the Roman road of Stane Street, ancient burial mounds and the Neolithic enclosure at Barkhale. On this walk well explore these features, along with the preserved remains of ancient farmsteads and fields under the woodland canopy.
Walk duration: The walk is 4 miles in length (approx. 2.5 hours long). Please note that this an estiamate and that the walk could take more or less time.
Meeting time: 9am
Meeting place: What3Words - ///nametag.race.bowls
Parking: where Bignor Down road meets the South Downs Way
Assessment of terrain/Difficulty of walk: Average walk includes some steady ascents and descents.
Pay as You Feel information: These walks have been offered for free. If youd like to make a donation, you can pay as you feel via the following link to the South Downs National Park Trust: https://southdowns.enthuse.com/donate#!/
Your donation can help us continue to offer opportunities such as our Archaeology Walks, and can support our ongoing work to carry out vital countryside conservation, improve cycling and walking trails, and get more young people involved to ensure the South Downs National Park can be enjoyed by all.
These walks remain open to all, for free, on a first come / first served basis with regards to booking.