Key to the Davenport drawing

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Reconstruction of Sheffield Castle in the 12th century, by Martin Davenport. Key; 1, Entrance with bastion towers. 2, Drawbridge, 3, Outer Courtyard, 4, Inner Courtyard, 5, Great Hall, 6, Square tower or keep, 7, Waingate, 8, Moat, 9, Exchange Street, 10, Moat cut from River Don, 11, Chapel of Our Blessed Lady of the Bridge, 12, Lady’s Bridge and the Don, 13, Nurseries (origin of Nursery Street), 14, Wicker Archery butts, 15, Confluence of Don and Sheaf, 16, River Sheaf, 17, Orchards, 18, Attercliffe and Tinsley, 19, Wincobank Hill, 21, Dixon Lane site. Original sketch done in 1950 for Sheffield Telegraph.

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We will acquire and disseminate information about Sheffield Castle, at both local and national levels and work with local, regional and national organisations to protect and promote the remains as a source of enjoyment, education and inspiration for All.

Friends Of Sheffield Castle
Patron: Sir Tony Robinson
Registered Charity no 1169549

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We will acquire and disseminate information about Sheffield Castle, at both local and national levels and work with local, regional and national organisations to protect and promote the remains as a source of enjoyment, education and inspiration for All.

Friends Of Sheffield Castle
Patron: Sir Tony Robinson
Registered Charity no 1169549