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Sheffield Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Sheffield, England.

The archaeological site reveals stone foundations of a castle with circular towers, drawbridge pier, and moat at the confluence of Rivers Sheaf and Don.

Built in 1270 by Thomas de Furnival under King Henry III charter, the castle served as a prison for Mary Queen of Scots between 1570 and 1584.

The Department of Archaeology and School of Architecture at Sheffield University conduct research programs examining the castle's influence on medieval urban development.

Visitors can participate in guided tours and archaeological activities during open days in April and May 2024, learning about ongoing excavation discoveries.

Recent excavations uncovered the medieval gatehouse foundations after 70 years, providing new information about Sheffield's early settlement patterns and architectural elements.

Location: Sheffield

GPS coordinates: 53.38472,-1.46333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:00

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