Archaeology Services Lewes (ASL) offer a range of services for Historic Buildings including detailed Archaeological Interpretive Surveys and Heritage Statements, sometimes referred to as impact assessments. These services are aimed at developers as well as private clients in order to support Listed Building Consent requirements. We also provide one-off heritage consultations for owners who simply wish to understand more about their home. Our aim is to enable the smooth progression of development involving built heritage.
New: Day schools for Autumn 2026
ASL have recently converted a 17th century, timber-framed barn in Herefordshire. We will be running short courses here, kicking off with the wonderful Linda Hall on 26th September, offering a short course on drawing architectural fixtures and fittings. Linda will initially talk you through how she produces her illustrations for various publications (see right; you need to buy this book if you haven't got it already!) and then there will be a practical session giving you the opportunity to learn how to draw real examples, guided by Linda. After lunch there will be a separate course on how to draw measured sections through historic buildings (see right) by ASL's proprietor, Lisa Fisher. You will be given a talk explaining how measured cross sections are produced, with a tour of the barn and an exercise in looking at carpenters methods of construction. You will then draw your own section, guided by Lisa.
Each half day course will be £60 and can be booked independently or there is a discount offered for both courses if booked at the same time, for just £100 for the two.
Please use the contact form to express an interest and we will then e-mail you further information and let you know how to book a space. Please note that places will be very limited and allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
In February 2019, The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) assessed the quality of our reports and we are very proud to announce that they have specified that we 'produce reports that exceed the standards required' as well as 'producing a high quality result with good background information'. In addition, an article we produced in association with Dr Matt Pope from UCL, was published in CIfA's quarterly magazine (see slideshow and our Facebook page). This kick starts a recent collaborative project to record Palaeolithic flints from Sussex museums. An excellent start to 2019.
What's in a name?
The main office moved from Lewes in 2017 but we have continued to work under the banner of Archaeology Services Lewes. We now operate from an office in Herstmonceux, where we have been busy acting as archaeological consultant for the recent repairs and conservation of the castle's southern gatehouse, amongst other projects for the estate. Recent projects for other clients include supporting disabled access for the Toy Museum at Penshurst Place and plans for a new space geodesy dome for the UK Space Agency at Herstmonceux. We are also starting to take on clients in the Welsh Marches areas based at our Herefordshire Barn.
Continuing Professional Development
We take training seriously as we believe that learning is a lifelong experience. In 2023, ASL's Proprietor, Lisa Fisher, completed an Msc in Building Conservation, through York University based at the Weald and Downland Living Museum in West Sussex.
