Survey on Burwash and Watercress Field

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In July 2017, Caroline Russell of Chris Butler MlfA Archaeological Services wrote a 29 page report for Russell Beswick about the history of Burwash and particularily Watercress Field. She starts with the Palaeolithic period (900,000-10,000 BC). She states that the A265 may date from this period. Her first finding in Burwash is a ‘small flint assemblage’ [a collection of items]. It is dated to the Mesolithic Period (10,000-4,000BC). The items were found on the south slope of the Burwash ridge. The history of Burwash, the ironworks and the ownership of Burwash are dealt with.

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You can read more about articles such as the bronze axe found at The Glebe here:

 

Sussex Archaeological Collections Relating to the History and Antiquities of the County