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Latest information on all things castle related
A history
In this brief summary it is intended to lay out the basic history of Sheffield Castle and attempt to give some idea of the nature
Lady Arbella Stuart
Here is a fascinating story of someone who lived at the Castle for a short while… Lady Arbella Stuart In the Picture Gallery at Hardwick
A history of Sheffield Castle & Markets
This 36 page document was published some years ago to promote the Castle Market. It contains some fascinating information and images, a quality piece of
Sheffield Past and Present – Rev Alfred Gatty, 1873
Fascinating details can be found in this transcription by Peter Bayliss The Reverend Gatty begins by describing how, after the line of the Earls of
Lady’s Bridge, Sheffield
Written by James R. Wigfull, A.R.I.E.A. Provided by Peter Bayliss. First published in the transactions of the Hunter Archaeological Society and reproduced with their kind
ARCUS report
The ARCUS (Archaeological Research and Consultancy at the University of Sheffield) Report 669b(1) was prepared by Michael McCoy and Mark Stenton, with illustrations by Marcus
Earl of Shrewsbury’s inventory
This is a copy of the inventory of all the goods belonging to the Earl of Shrewsbury for the use of Mary when she was
The Old Queen’s Head or the Hall-in-the-Ponds
Written by James R. Wigfull, A.R.I.E.A. Provided by Peter Bayliss. First published in the transactions of the Hunter Archaeological Society and reproduced with their kind
Castle presentation
Professor John Moreland and Professor Dawn Hadley will be making a presentation about the amazing new book on Sunday, 18 October at 1:00pm More details
Castlegate Sheffield: Excavating the Past, Building the Future. Film shown during Festival of the Mind 2020.
During Sheffield University’s Festival of the Mind 2020, the book on Sheffield Castle was launched with a panel debate on the future of the site.
Ron’s Letter to The Star
We wanted to share this letter to The Star by Ron. Watch out for news on the public consultation on the Castle site, coming in
In the press
The publicity generated by the the University has produced a mentions in the I and many other newspapers (links below). Metro Scotland – Sheffield Castle
