We had an excellent turnout for a marvellous concert on Saturday. Here’s the next ‘heads up’ for our May 18th talk by Dr. Scott Mclean. ‘The Archaeological History of St. Nicolas Church, Pevensey’ is an historical talk to be given by Dr. McLean on 18th May at 7:00PM at St. Nicolas church, Pevensey.—George Stephens
Dr Maclean is an Associate Professor of History and was director of British Archaeology at the Hertsmonceux Bader International Study Centre’s Field School. His specialty is British history and archaeology.
Dr. Maclean says, “When William the Conqueror landed at Pevensey in 1066 he established a permanent place for the small Anglo-Saxon settlement in British history.
With a connection to such an important event in British history one would expect Pevensey to have received a significant amount of attention from historians and archaeologists alike. However, the opposite is true.
Despite Pevensey developing into an important centre of trade in the Middle Ages and being awarded the status of being a Cinque Port, local historical and archaeological focus has remained on the town of Battle, the site of the Battle of Hastings. 950 years on, 2016 offers an opportunity for re- evaluation, reflection and celebration of the significance of Pevensey and its place in British History.”
This highly illustrated presentation will provide an overview of Pevensey’s early development and the factors that shaped it’s growth, with a particular focus on the archaeological record. The most recent excavation took place in 2014 in an area in the north-east corner of Church Farm immediately south of St. Nicolas Church, itself celebrating its 800th anniversary. This excavation made some interesting discoveries and demonstrated that the history of Pevensey is rich.
Tickets are £7. Please send your ticket request by email to g.stephens45@btinternet.com or post with a cheque to George Stephens at 10, Leasingham Gardens, Bexhill on Sea TN39 4DZ, made payable to ‘St. Nicolas Pevensey Restoration Fund’.
All funds raised from ticket sales will go towards the Restoration Fund.
We have been fortunate to receive donations towards our concert performers’ fees from Gaby Hardwicke (solicitors), BPE Business consultants, The Priory Court Hotel, Visick Cars, Carr Taylor Wines, Starshine Music, ‘1066 Country’, Pevensey Town Trust and Wealden District Council.
IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Scott Mclean
