Archaeologists at the former site of Sheffield Castle have recently made intriguing new discoveries about the city’s steel manufacturing history. Sheffield City Council have been undertaking ...

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND—Archaeologists recovered four wooden stakes from the moat surrounding Sheffield Castle, according to a statement released by Wessex Archaeology. The timbers were used to protect the ...

At the archaeological site of a medieval castle, researchers are discovering more pieces of the historical puzzle. Screengrab from Wessex Archaeology's Facebook post From the times of Queen Elizabeth ...

Sheffield, known as “Steel City,” rose to prominence in the United Kingdom during the Industrial Revolution as a home for slaughterhouses, metalwork and the trades. But the history of the city starts ...

Years into excavations at a medieval castle site in the United Kingdom, archaeologists have discovered evidence that could help date the castle’s construction for the first time. Sheffield Castle once ...

Wooden stakes used as defence barriers during the Civil War have been unearthed by archaeologists excavating the remains of Sheffield Castle as part of the Castlegate regeneration project. They are ...

From the times of Queen Elizabeth I to 19th-century steelworkers, Sheffield Castle has been the cornerstone of an English community for centuries. First built as a royal fortress, the construction ...

Archaeologists working on Sheffield Castle in the United Kingdom found burnt material that helps date the site. Screengrab from Wessex Archaeology's Facebook post Years into excavations at a medieval ...