Sheffield Castle

The Friends of Sheffield Castle are a voluntary group who aim to protect and promote the archaeological site of Sheffield Castle for the benefit of all.

[Wessex Archaeology @wessexarch]

We're so pleased we've been able to share our knowledge of the amazing Sheffield Castle site, along with the Friends of @SheffieldCastle, with the public for @heritageopenday week! 🏰

#HODs

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Thanks for your kind comments @steelcitysnaps glad you enjoyed the tour!!

[Dave: The Steel City Snapper @steelcitysnaps]

The redevelopment of the Sheffield Castle site is really exciting, and also includes removing the Victorian culverting that has hidden the River Sheaf from view in this area for over hundred years! It will be great when finished 👌 #Sheffield

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Details of site Tours over 2 weekends in Sept, latest Castle site news and great article in recent issue of 'Current Archaeology' magazine. Catch up with all the news on our website here... https://t.co/tAmEKCuJI3
Pic: @wessexarch
#sheffieldcastle #heritage

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Find all the latest from the Castle site in the latest Castlegate Newsletter.... https://t.co/8RX86xyGB3
Work ongoing to see how the remains that have been found will be incorporated into the design along with a proper conservation strategy.
#sheffieldcastle #heritage

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

@waveatthetrain Yes that's the plan. The area in the video and the 'new' wall will be exposed permanently. Plus we hope to do more in the longer term.

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

More exciting news from the excavation of #sheffieldcastle !!
https://t.co/DTjq9ZYjM3

[Wessex Archaeology @wessexarch]

Prison to Mary Queen of Scots, Sheffield Castle was once an intimidating feature in the medieval landscape.

Archaeologist ,Isabelle shares the latest from the dig, exploring the eastern gatehouse tower and drawbridge pier.

#SheffieldCastle

@Keltbraygroup @SheffCouncil

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Last week, Calendar ITV News were down on site...here's the link...it was very wet!
https://t.co/OvTQQfJsPo
@wessexarch #sheffieldcastle

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Good update in The Star too...
https://t.co/kYEpOl6RGC

[The Star, Sheffield @SheffieldStar]

Where shoppers once hunted for bargains at Castle Market or steelworkers laboured in the heat, archaeologists are now uncovering the ruins of the castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was held prisoner and which was besieged during the English Civil War
https://t.co/DOHStE2MFj

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

https://t.co/TfoRzxeT3T

Here's a full press release update from Wessex on the latest from the Castle site. Its quite incredible what is being unearthed as the Castle site starts to give up its secrets. Keep on following for regular updates!!
@wessexarch #sheffieldcastle

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Another fab video from Wessex this week focusing on the great work of the volunteers as they uncover more of the unmapped medieval Castle Wall. We cant wait to find out how far it stretches! What a find!
@wessexarch #heritage #sheffieldcastle

https://t.co/nQHelcSwtD

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Great piece from Wessex on some of the work of the volunteers on site. This week, remains of Castle wall have been unearthed, never seen before or that appear on any records! What more will be found?!
https://t.co/HGGWCeXdg0
@wessexarch #sheffieldcastle

[Wessex Archaeology @wessexarch]

Did someone say castle?

We wanted to share voices from participants who have taken part in the community dig, so why not dive into our latest blog and join the team as they discuss our most recent findings?

https://t.co/9yvkArplnl

@Keltbraygroup @SheffCouncil

#SheffieldCastle

[Jon Martlew @jmartlew]

Spent an amazing couple of days digging a small hole at @SheffieldCastle with @wessexarch. Discovered several small stones. I'm hooked.

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Fabulous update from @wessexarch on week 6! Starting to get really interesting now as these finds in the moat tell us much more about the medieval history of the site.
https://t.co/zJDWjg8roE
#sheffieldcastle #Heritage

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

Week 5 update from Wessex as they start to work on the moat in the gatehouse area. Great to hear from volunteers who have had a great time working on the industrial remains and part of the 12th century motte of the first castle.
Wessex Archaeology #sheffieldcastle #heritage

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

@oceanmckenzie Sorry Sue, looks like they're sold out but you can join the waiting list?

[Sheffield Castle @SheffieldCastle]

More tickets available...be quick!!
https://t.co/Cxx7X6h0qq

[Wessex Archaeology @wessexarch]

Ticket alert!

We’ve released more open-days & opportunities to dig at #SheffieldCastle dig this May.

Alice, who dug with us this week, said: I'm going to be able to say to people in years to come ‘I stood on those ruins, on those stones’

https://t.co/UWKAgCbw9i

@SheffCouncil

[Wessex Archaeology @wessexarch]

Ticket alert!

We’ve released more open-days & opportunities to dig at #SheffieldCastle dig this May.

Alice, who dug with us this week, said: I'm going to be able to say to people in years to come ‘I stood on those ruins, on those stones’

https://t.co/UWKAgCbw9i

@SheffCouncil

[Dave: The Steel City Snapper @steelcitysnaps]

Today is the “International Day for Monuments and Sites”, also known as #WorldHeritageDay, so it seems like an opportune moment to look at what’s happening at @SheffieldCastle! I was surprised to see that so much excavation work has been done recently after a decade of inactivity

[David Clarke @shuclarke]

Thanks to @wessexarch for chance to take part in the ongoing excavation of #Sheffieldcastle: 34 years since I graduated from @sheffielduni archaeology @SheffieldCastle @ccri_news : https://t.co/ZvtbpSex40