Sussex Archceological Society Newsletter Fourteen Edited by Alec Barr-Hamilton, 226 Hangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LP Brighton 778629 September 1974 Published by the Society at Barbican House, Lewes EDITOR 'S NOTES Miss Murray, who spoke first, gave an outl ine of the h istory of the Museum and mentioned that records of 1866 showed that. at that tim e, M embers will reca ll that, at the one-day conference held at Lewes in only 137 objects had been accumulated; that. even in those days, there October last, a resolution was passed which urged the Society to call were problems of expense; and that, as long ag o as 1946. at the upon both County Cou ncils of Sussex to appo int an Archaeological centenary of the Society, Dr. Salzman had made pleas for more museum Officer. We are happy to report t hat. in W est Sussex, Mr. M . F. space and for work room for students. Up to the present, there had been Aldsworth has been appointed to this position; and that a si milar no place in which ou r Cura tor could arrange d isplays, except by the use appointment by the East Sussex County Council will be made in the near of the Council Room. M iss Murray obse'rved that. by 1970, the museum future. was, itself, almost in dang er of becoming a museum-piece and that it Mr. Ken Suckling, w ell-known to members, in particular for his hard and was then realised that a new form was needed, to interest and to exci te, successful work in organising the one-day conferences in recent yea rs, especially the young; and due regard was paid to the advice of M iss has been appointed M embership Secretary for the Society. Cook, then of the W oodstock Museu m, that the Society shou ld have: A sub-comminee, under the chairmanship of Mr. John Farrant. has 1. A ful l-t ime, paid curator. been appointed to exam ine and report upon t he administration and 2. New Saxon and M edieval Room s, arranged in chronological order. finances of the Society and Trust, both in long-term and short-term However, in addition to these, w e now had a Roman Room, w ith the requirem ents. Will any members, who have suggestions for Stone Age and the Iron Age still to be deal t with. M iss Murrayexpressed co nsideration, p lease communicate w ith the A ssistant Secretary, at appreciation of the donations which had made this work a possibility. Barbican House . M r. Burstow, who followed, quoted from Virgil, with amendment, 'the It is proposed to form a 'Friends of Anne of Cleves' and interested long -awaited day has arrived' and described the great efforts which had members are invi ted to contact Mr. Colin Brent, Chairman of t he been made, in recent yea rs, to m odern ise the Society and the report Museums and Library Comminee. which had been prepared to this end. He pa id tribute to the work of M iss M embers will be pleased to learn that the Department of the Fiona M arsden, our Curator, and to thatof Mr. and M rs. Rector, Mr. Emil Environment has appointed Mr. Alec Down full -ti me Director of Rescue Godfrey, Mr. Garrett and of everyone who had helped in this, the first excavations in the Chichester area; and that Mr. John Gibson -Hill has phase of the long-term project. Mr. Bu rstow reca lled that. when he had been si m ilarly appointed by the Institute of Archaeo logy as full -time been in despair of progress, he had received from Mr. Margary a letter of Director in the Crawley area. encouragement. with an enclosed cheque. He observed that M r. M argary had made many remarkable benef actions to archaeology but ­ We regret to report the death, on July 15, of Mrs. Ursula Ridl ey, of the a great archaeologist in his own right - his w ork would be remembered M anor House, W est Hoathly. M rs. Ridley was a great friend and an by the Margary Room. Honorary M ember of the Society. In rep ly, M r. M argary recalled his ea rl y impressions of the Museum and The Ed itor regrets that the limitations of space in rece nt issues have of the time when Roman and Saxon materials were mixed in the Roman prevented him from doing justice to the act ivities of the many affiliated Room; and compared th is w ith'the present room which was, in itself, a Societies and Groups in the fields of achaeology, local history and tribute to Miss Marsden's taste and hard work. co nservation; he promises to make good this shortcoming at the earliest opportun ity. After the cerem ony, Mr. M argary was entertained to lunch by members of the Council when the Presid ent, in an amusing and polished speech, paid tribute to his achievements. Mr. Margary, in a light -hearted reply RESCUE ARCHAEOLOGY IN SUSSEX and w ith his customary modesty, traced the progress of his long and distinguished career. It is reg retted that, in our last issue, the report of this project of the Institute of Archaeology contained incorrect information. The Field Officer for W est Sussex IS M r. V. Gregory, BA. Mr. D. J . VISIT OF RESEARCH COMMITTEE TO INSTITUTE OF Freke, MA, is a part -ti me member of the unit with responslbilfty for ARCHAEOLOGY urban work and has been directing the excavations in Lewes. On May 1, by the kind Invitation of the Director, Professor J . D. Evans, W est Heath Barrow Cemetary is not in Minsted but is in Harting parish. m embers of the Research Committee vi sited the Institute of Archaeology. They w ere enterta ined to lunch and, subsequently, enjoyed the opportunity to observe the w o rk of the Institute in training, SECURITY conservation and reconstruction; and in its many facets of scie ntific support for archaeological work. A highlight of a most informative and In the interests of security it is absolutely essential that all members, interesting visit was a demonstration of the art of flint tool manufacture when viS iting any of the es tablishments of the Society or Trust. identify by Mr. M ark New com er, of the facu lty, who, from an unprepared themselves by sh owing their membership cards, particularl y at Brandon flint. created a perfect hand-axe in the course of a few minutes, Ba rbican House. while answering the many questions pu t to h im by a fascinated audience. OPEN ING OF THE MAR GARY ROOM On Saturday, May 11 , th e Roman Room at Barbican House was opened THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE by Mr. Marg ary in the presence of many Council members and guests CARNEGIE UNITED KINGDOM TRUST including M r. Ian A skew , Dr. M arc Fitch, Mr. J . Rendall -Jones, Chief Edu cation Officer, ESCC, Professor Evans and M r. Peter Drewett of the Miss Ch ristine M . Pova" , Association Secretary, kindly d raws the Institute of Archaeology, and Mr. Tranter, representing the Builders, W . attention of our members to the Ca rnegie United Kingdom Tru st, which Burfoot and Sons. is administered by the A ssociation. 57 The Trust makes grants for original work in local history to approved Peacehaven. 1884-1930; E. W . Bernard of St. Leonards. 1901 -4; Miss organisations or groups. on recommendations submitted by the L. V. Vinch. 1 BBl . Documents relating to properties in: Crowborough Association. (Walsh Manor). 1334-1471 ; Cuckfield. 1610- 1 BOO; Eastbourne. 1 B74- 1913; East Grinstead. c.l B89- 191 O. 1951 -68; Frant. 1719; Hastings. Grants are intended as contributions towards expenditure incurred by 1 B72; Haywards Heath. 1 B59-1966; Ringmer. 1709; Westmeston. organisations or groups carrying out specific projects that give Streat and Plumpton. 1676-1930. amateurs experience of origi nal work in local history under skilled direction. to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the Parish: Arlington poor books. 1795- 1 B36; Hastings. All Saints from present day environment. The scope and duration of such projects has 1559. St. Clements from 155B. St. Clement. Halton. 1 B40-1970. St. to be clearly stated. Approved expenditure includes: Mary in the Castle. 182B-1908; Lewes. St. Michael's rates. 1855. Southover. rates. 1854; Maresfield. from 153B; Waldron. 1564-1959; (a) fees paid to recognised experts for instruction and leadership and Westham from 1571 . their incidental expenses; (b) the cost of tools and equipment essential to the particular projects. Parish Council: Withyam. 1894-1962; Hailsham. 1894. subject to the undernoted conditions. Nonconformist: Wittersham M ethodist Church and Rye Wesley Guild: Items purchased with the aid of Trust Grants will be regarded as the accounts. minutes and Sunday School register. 1863-1915. property of the Historical Association on loan to the organisation or Schools: Hove (various). 1893-1963; Newhaven. Railway Road. and group concerned. The organisation or group must accept responsibility Harbour 1921 -73; Waldron C. of E. 1 B83-1922. for the maintenance of all equipment in good condition and for the insurance of items. such as those used for surveying and photography. Official: Hastings Highways 8 0ard Surveyor's receipt and payment having a a value of £25 or more. book. 1864-71 ; Road Fund Grants. 1930-7. Bexhill Municipal Borough. Town Clerk's Dept.. non-current files. c.1939-c.1965. Lewes Magi­ The Historical Association w ill have discretion to re-allocate non­ str'!tes' Courts.