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In the 1990s, archaeologists excavating in West Sussex made a remarkable discovery: human remains belonging to ancient humans who lived around half a million years ago. These discoveries from Boxgrove continue to represent the oldest human remains ever found in the UK, and other Palaeolithic discoveries at the site further cemented its significance. However, these finds are just the beginning of Sussex’s prehistoric heritage. The landscape is littered with remnants of the county’s rich past, from vast earthworks that still shape the countryside today, to traces of numerous constructions and monuments that once dominated the area, and even ancient flint mines dug into the ground.
This accessible publication offers a brief overview of the many prehistoric sites found in Sussex, sorted into chapters chronologically. The sites featured encompass famous names like the Devil’s Jumps Bronze Age barrows and the Iron Age hillfort of Cissbury, but also include many smaller sites and discoveries that may be less familiar to some readers. Although by no means a comprehensive catalogue, this useful compilation will be of interest to those familiar with the county or wanting to learn more about its prehistoric past.
Prehistoric Sussex
Alex Vincent
Amberley, £15.99
ISBN 978-1398112254
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