archaeology, archaeology, archaeology...

We've been struggling to understand the archaeological investigations of the castle site, and have come across numerous different reports and maps which we've been finding very difficult to reconcile in our own heads - let alone present in an accessible way on the website! We see the archaeological excavations as an important part of the castle's history, linking past to present, and were eager to understand each investigation properly.

We made an appointment with the South Yorkshire Archaeology Service in the hopes that this would help clarify the situation for us. They were really very helpful, and assured us that dealing with annoying students (our words) and the wider public was a large part of their role. It was really useful to have the information which survives compiled in that way for us, and really helped to cement the periodisation of the excavations and the location of the castle grounds.

South Yorkshire Archaeology Service