All posts by jefftravis

Unravelling the mystery of medieval cemetery in South Downs

November 8th, 2022

DNA analysis of Saxon skeletons, including some found in the South Downs, has shone a light on medieval migrations to post-Roman Britain and how local culture was affected. Researchers have been analysing over 400 individuals from ancient Britain and Europe, including bones found at a Saxon cemetery at Apple Down, near Up Marden, West Sussex. […]

Art exhibition celebrates amazing landscape of South Downs

November 8th, 2022

Tess Viljoen, from Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, shares details of an art exhibition you won’t want to miss. We are looking forward to new exhibition that opens at Pallant House Gallery this November. Sussex Landscape: Chalk, Wood and Water will celebrate Sussex as a source of inspiration for artists over the centuries. Opening with […]

Victory as bridge infilling proposal in South Downs National Park is scrapped

November 8th, 2022

The National Park Authority has welcomed the scrapping of proposals to infill a Victorian railway bridge that could one day become an active travel route for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair-users and horse riders. National Highways has confirmed that it will no longer infill a Hampshire bridge with foamed concrete. The bridge, on Stoke Road, near Itchen […]

Next round of innovative funding scheme for farmers in South Downs

November 8th, 2022

Farmers and land managers in the South Downs National Park are being encouraged to apply for funding that could significantly improve business resilience and help the environment. The South Downs National Park Authority is putting the call out for applications as new funding becomes available for farmers to implement nature recovery, climate action and sustainability, […]

Children join National Park Ranger for nature walk to mark big birthday

November 4th, 2022

Schoolchildren turned “nature detectives” and took part in a special celebratory walk to mark the 50th anniversary of the South Downs Way. More than 40 pupils from Buriton Primary School joined National Park Ranger Chris Lickley for a guided walk to learn more about the 100-mile trail and the amazing wildlife living near it. The […]