DISCOVERIES made after airborne laser scanning mapped part of the South Downs National Park that had been hidden under woodland for thousands of years, is to be subject of a talk in Buriton.
The cutting edge LiDAR surveys which included Queen Elisabeth Country Park allowed experts to peel back the woodland cover, to reveal archaeology which had been hidden and protected by the trees.
Giving the talk is one of the experts who led the Secrets of the High Woods project, which saw volunteers mapping the country park after the aerial survey to try and pinpoint features it revealed.
Anne Bone will explain the significance of a vast area farmed by pre-historic people: extensive, well-preserved field-systems which have probably been untouched since the Romans left 1,600 years ago and which may go back much further.
The research sheds new light on the history of the area and should ensure that future management will help to protect these exciting discoveries.
Anne said: “Archaeologists are going to have to rethink the human story in this part of the country.”
The project also revealed a series of old chalk quarries and lime kilns on the slopes of the downs close to Buriton.
The well-illustrated talk will take place in Buriton Village Hall on Thursday 20th October at 7:30pm.