This course will introduce students to the rich archaeological heritage of Sussex.

Beginning with the internationally important Palaeolithic (Old Stone Age) discoveries at Boxgrove dated to about 500,000 years ago, we will continue period by period to modern (20th century) times, reviewing some of the key sites and finds and considering them in their wider contexts. Some sessions will involve the handling and discussion of archaeological artefacts.

Dr David Rudling is the Academic Director of the Sussex School of Archaeology. He is also an Honorary Research Fellow and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Roehampton.

Previously David worked for 25 years for the UCL Field Archaeology Unit, before switching to the University of Sussex where he was Senior Lecturer in Archaeology (Continuing Education). David’s research interests include Roman rural settlements and land-use, religion and ritual in Roman Britain and beyond, and ancient and medieval coins. Sites excavated by David include Bignor Roman Villa and Chanctonbury Ring. David is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.