Upcoming Events calendar
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The calendar above shows scheduled events from the Worthing Archaeological Society and associated local organisations. Click event on calendar for further information. To filter the type of the events shown, use the drop-down arrow on the top-right of the calendar. N.B. dates, times and locations of events not organised by WAS should be confirmed with the organizers.
The WAS Lecture Programme for 2025 is available and can be downloaded as a printable pdf
Please note, lectures could change subject to unforeseen issues.
Please note, lectures could change subject to unforeseen issues.
Next 'WAS' events
For lectures, members have free entry and visitors are asked to make a donation of £4 to the society.
For excavations, a day membership can be purchased for £5.
For excavations, a day membership can be purchased for £5.
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14 October
2025 |
Lecture: Threats to our Archaeological Heritage
Presented by Dr David Rudling Academic Director of the Sussex School of Archaeology. 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-period rural settlements, land-use, religion and ritual in Britain, and ancient and medieval coins. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, a Member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, and a Trustee of the Council for British Archaeology South-East. Details to follow. |
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11 November
2025 |
The Con Ainsworth Memorial Lecture: Lecture: 'Fall In, Ghosts': Archaeological
Investigations at the site of the World War Training Camp at Cooden, East Sussex Presented by Simon Stevens University College London, Institute of Archaeology, Senior Archaeologist/Project Officer, Archaeology South-East Opened in September 1914, Cooden Camp was used throughout the First World War. It trained the Sussex lads who were involved in The Battleof the Boar’s Head at Richebourg-I’Avoué in France on 30 June 1916, when the three battalions would suffer some 1,100 casualties. Prior to a housing development on part of the former camp, full-scale archaeological excavation between September 2024 and January 2025, revealed a variety of archaeological deposits and artefacts relating to day-to-day life at Cooden Camp. |
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15 November
2025 |
Study Day: Understanding & Identifying Animal Bones
Presented by Sarah Green Director of the Sussex School of Archaeology More details to follow. 10:00 - 14:00 hrs |
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9 December
2025 |
Lecture: Lecture: Sompting Malthouse Fields
Presented by Connie Shirley and John Mills Connie Shirley Worthing Archaeological Society member, Sompting Excavations site director, Surveyor and Project Manager. John Mills President Worthing Archaeological Society. WAS have been excavating in Sompting Malthouse Fields since 2017. Finds indicate the main occupation is in the Medieval/Post Medieval period. This talk reviews the excavation findings and how research can shed light on the ownership and use of the site. The question we have been asking is “where’s the pub?” |
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