Rural life
Introduction
The vast majority of people in Roman Sussex lived in the country, either in isolated farmsteads or in small settlements. Most people worked on the land, raising animals and growing crops. Several industrial sites were also located in the countryside.

Q  - Click on links below to view the evidence 1 What types of agricultural site have been found in rural Sussex? 2 What farming techniques were used? 3 What types of animal were raised? 4 What crops were grown? 5 What evidence is there for gardens in Roman Sussex?

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