The Sussex Archaeological Society, founded in 1846, is the largest county-based archaeological society in the UK. Its headquarters are in Lewes, Sussex. The current chief executive of the society is John Manley.
As well as the supervision of excavations within Sussex, the SAS publishes the Sussex Archaeological Collections and an annual report, and administers the Long Man of Wilmington and six historic properties:
- Fishbourne Roman Palace
- Lewes Castle
- Anne of Cleves House, Lewes
- Michelham Priory
- Marlipins Museum, Shoreham-By-Sea
- The Priest House, West Hoathly
Read more about Sussex Archaeological Society: Investigations, Notable Members, Publications
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