The archaeology of the Kent, Sussex and Surrey High Weald tells us a lot about past use of the landscape. However there are still questions to be answered about the human use of the High Weald - though many relics have been found - many more, protected by the area's extensive and relatively undisturbed woodland, are undiscovered and are not easy to spot.

This section has been designed to help anyone interested in the area's past get involved with finding out more about is hidden archaeology. In particular it provides access to the LiDAR images for the Weald Forest Ridge area of the High Weald. These images show up shapes in the ground; pales and warrens, furnaces and hammer ponds and charcoal hearths and they provide a great starting point for anyone interested in undertaking an archaeological survey.

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What is LiDAR LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a survey technique which transmits laser pulses from a plane to the ground. Read more	Making sense of LiDAR The LiDAR is, in simple terms, an image of the ground surface with most of the vegetation stripped away. The contours of the landscape are shown clearly, enabling you to see the gradient of hills and ... Read more
Archaeology of the Wealden Iron Industry The High Weald was a major centre for iron production during the Roman and the Post-Medieval periods. These industries have left evidence in the woodlands of the High Weald. Read more	LiDAR images Use our interactive map to find, view and download LiDAR images for the area that has been flown. Read more
Archaeology of other activities in woods Woodland can hide archaeology from earlier times. Evidence of past land use includes old field boundaries, lynchets and ridge and furrow. Read more	Routeways Survey Pack Launched A survey pack to help local community groups carry out their own historic routeways surveys is now available. It has been produced as part of a wider research programme to further our understanding o... Read more
Free resources for forestry contractors Free resources for forestry contractors, to help identify and protect archaeology in woodlands are now available. Read more