South Downs National Park

Cissbury hillfort from the north west

The South Downs National Park represents one of the richest and most stunningly complex landscapes in England.  As Britain's newest National Park, it stretches from the outskirts of Winchester in the west to the cliffs of Beachy Head near Eastbourne in the east.  Best-known for its natural beauty, few people realise just how much history lies beneath their feet from prehistoric burial mounds to Iron Age hillforts and registered battlefields.  This section explores some of the historic highlights of the South Downs National Park.

Explore the South Downs

Using our interactive maps you can explore some of the highlights of the South Downs National Park.

Highlights of the South Downs

Farming and the South Downs

Find out what effect farming has had on the archaeology of the South Downs and how we can prevent future damage.

Impact of farming

Discovering new archaeology

Find out about new archaeological discoveries made near Arundel.

Discoveries near Arundel