Research Papers
Some documents related to the castle

‘Current Archaeology’ article on the excavations
Here’s a great read in the recent issue of Current Archaeology magazine covering the recent excavations by Wessex Archaeology. Click here… SheffieldCastle CA414 Sept24 The

Deciphering Mary Queen of Scots lost letters
Deciphering Mary Stuart s lost letters from 1578 1584 You may be aware of the recent finding of letters from Mary Queen of Scots which

Discovering Sheffield Castle
Here is a great piece of work put together by our own Dr Clive Waddington from Archaeological Research Services Ltd from January 2009, setting out

Re-investigating Sheffield Castle
As part of South Yorkshire Archaeology Services, ‘Archaeology Day’ in 2013, Shaun Richardson from Ed Dennison Archaeological Services Ltd gave this talk on the Castle,

Castle Hill, Sheffield: Life after Death
Castle Hill-M Clark Here’s a paper published by Hunter Archaeological Society about the Castle in the 18/19th Century. Written by Michael Clark for his final

Archaeological Investigations
Here is some information about previous excavations. You can also download pdf documents produced by ARCUS on two pieces of fieldwork. Trial trenching of Sheffield

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

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

Blueprint for the site
Here is an electronic copy of the Friends’ Blueprint for the site of the Castle which was launched to the media today along with a link

Excavating Sheffield’s lost Castle
You’ll enjoy this fascinating article by Ashley Tuck!
Report from the University
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