Event - Share your stories about Castle Market (Sheffield)

Archaeologists will be standing a stall for a week at Castle Market from Monday, February 18, to speak with shoppers about their memories of the market.

Entitled ‘Trading Histories,’ the year-long community heritage project about markets in Sheffield is led by ArcHeritage, which is the Sheffield office of the York Archaeological Trust.

The project aims to record the history of markets in this area of Sheffield, roughly stretching between Commercial Street and High Street and Castlegate and the Victoria Quays, a history which spans over 700 years.

The stall in Castle Market next week is a way for the archaeologists to gather stories about Sheffield’s markets which are in living memory.

Hannah Baxter, community archaeologist at ArcHeritage and project officer of Trading Histories, said:

“It is a project everyone can be involved in – not just about the building, it is about the people that have brought Castle Market to life, traders and shoppers.

“Everyone will have a story to tell that creates the heritage of the Castle Market. We are creating a vibrant record of the market through working in the archives, with photography and with oral history.”

From Monday to Friday, February 18-23, from 10am to 3pm, Hannah and a group of volunteers will be on the lower ground floor of the market, next to the hardware stall.

Postcode Gazette readers with a story to tell about Castle Market are encouraged to visit them and share their memories and photographs with the team.

On Tuesday, February 19, the bard of Barnsley, Ian McMillian will also be on site. Working with volunteers, he is writing a present day markets charter for The Moor Market.

Within living memory, this area of Sheffield has always had strong connections with markets.

Sheffield’s Corn Exchange and the Haymarket were located near the canal basin, the foundations of which, today lie under the roundabout at Park Square.

In 1899, a group of market traders even established the first trade association for market traders, housing themselves in The Corn Exchange.

This organisation was to become the National Market Traders Federation, an organisation which today has 30,000 members across the UK and is still headquartered in South Yorkshire.

The Moor Market is set to open in November and Castle Market is earmarked for demolition in April 2014.

Hannah Baxter can be contacted by email at hbaxter@yorkat.co.uk

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Address: Waingate Sheffield S1 2AG

Tags: Trading Histories, Sheffield, Castle Market, ArcHeritage, archaeology, market traders, Corn Exchange

Web link: http://www.twitter.com/tradinghistory
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/markets

From: http://postcodegazette.com/news/9003070676/share-your-stories-about-castle-market-AT-sheffield-castle-market/

Website - New Historical Website for Wincobank Hill (Sheffield)

A new website has been built to help the public access the most up to date historical and archaeological information about Wincobank Hill Iron Age hill fort and its immediate surroundings.

How it came about
Two years ago, Sheffield City Council commissioned a Desk-Based Assessment (DBA) about Wincobank Hill. They worked with The Friends of Wincobank Hill, ArcHeritage and the University of Sheffield to produce a report summarising all the archaeological and other research that has been carried out on the Hill throughout the years. The report (the DBA) was written to help advise all those who have an involvement in the Hill as to the best way to look after it for generations to come.

The website
We used Heritage Lottery Funds to commission a website from web designer "madewithpixels" to allow the public to access the DBA. The website has a timeline of events that have occurred on the Hill throughout history, and a map showing sites of interest on and around the hill as well as all the information from the DBA. The site can be updated by web editors from the Friends of Wincobank Hill, and the public can add their knowledge about the site through a comments box.

Catherine Nuttgens, Access to Nature Project Officer, said “The website will provide a fantastic resource for students, schools and people with an interest in Wincobank Hill to find out more and share their knowledge.”

To access the website go to http://www.wincobanklivinghistory.co.uk

Web Publishers Needed!
The Friends of Wincobank Hill are currently looking for volunteer web publishers to update the website with new discoveries, help keep news articles up to date and moderate comments. If you would be interested in helping out with this project, and would like gain some experience of web publishing and access training to learn how to become a web publisher, please contact Catherine Nuttgens on Catherine.nuttgens@sheffield.gov.uk

For more information contact:
The Friends of Wincobank Hill
Upper Wincobank Chapel,
Wincobank Avenue,
Sheffield.
S5 6BB
www.wincobankhill.btck.co.uk

www.wincobankchapel.btck.co.uk

or

Catherine Nuttgens
Access to Nature Project Officer
Sheffield City Council
Parks & Countryside
Meersbrook Park
Brook Road
Sheffield S8 9FL
Telephone: 0114 273 6199
Mobile: 07837 300203

Ebook - South Yorkshire’s archaeological past unveiled in new e-book

FROM Roman remains to industrial heritage...


Many artefacts providing clues about South Yorkshire’s past have been unearthed.

Now Sheffield-based archaeologist Kenneth Aitchison is telling the story of how they were discovered as part of a hi-tech new publication - available exclusively as an e-book.

The 42-year-old’s volume, Breaking New Ground: how archaeology works - explores how archaeology grew as a profession after new planning rules were introduced in 1990.

Dr Aitchison, of Walkley, said: “This led to archaeological work taking place before the construction of major developments such as the completion of the Sheffield inner ring road where many significant industrial sites were excavated.

“It also led to the discovery of a Roman cremation cemetery beneath the former Doncaster College at Waterdale.”

Dr Aitchison describes his book as a ‘valuable guide’ to anyone interested in how archaeology has developed from being a hobby for enthusiastic amateurs into a profession employing more than 6,000 people around the UK.

The book also tells how archaeologists have been badly affected by the economic downturn of recent years, with ARCUS, once Sheffield’s largest archaeological company, closing in 2009.

The book has been published for Kindle at £2.87, meaning that ‘the price won’t put people off’, said Dr Aitchison, managing director of Landward Research Ltd, a social enterprise which undertakes research and develops training for historic environment professionals.

Anna Badcock, of ArcHeritage, an archaeological practice based on Campo Lane, praised the book saying: “It’s good to see a book that thoroughly looks at how professional archaeology is organised.”

From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/south-yorkshire-s-archaeological-past-unveiled-in-new-e-book-1-4554910

Events - Silkstone Waggonway Survey/Rockley Furnace and Engine House Survey (Silkstone/Stainborough)

Silkstone Waggonway Survey Launch - May 2nd (2012) 6.30pm, Pot House Hamlet, Silkstone


Over the past 6 months the Industrial Heritage Programme has been funding an archaeological survey of the Silkstone Waggonway - an early horse-drawn railway that carried coal and other minerals along the valley from Silkstone Common to Barnby Basin (at Cawthorne). The work has been carried out by ArcHeritage working in collaboration with the Roggins Local History Group and members of Heritage Silkstone and has included numerous archive visits, measured survey and using Ground-Penetrating-Radar (GPR) to find and map buried sleeper stones along the route. This research is now being brought together in a report, and the results (including some new discoveries) will be presented at a free public event at the Pot House Hamlet in Silkstone on May 2nd (2012). Come along and find out about the exciting industrial heritage on your doorstep!

There will also be a chance to visit Silkstone Church after the presentations to see some of the conservation work that is taking place there. For more information about the Silkstone Waggonway please visit the Roggins website - http://www.priorycampus.co.uk/rlhg/roggins.php?p=waggonway

Rockley Furnace and Engine House Survey Launch - May 17th (2012) 6.30pm, St. James' Hall, Wentworth Castle, Stainborough

Over the past 6 months the Industrial Heritage Programme has also been funding an in-depth archaeological survey of Rockley Furnace and Engine House, an early 18th century blast furnace and iron mining site on Rockley Lane (near Birdwell). This has also been carried out by ArcHeritage, this time in collaboration with the South Yorkshire Industrial History Society and has included 3d scanning of the entire site, including the Furnace and Engine House buildings. The results of this survey, including some of the fantastic 3-dimensional images, will be presented at a public event at Wentworth Castle, Stainborough on May 17th (2012). Come along and find out more about this national important, but little known, Industrial Heritage gem!

Both events start at 18.30 and are free, but places do need to be booked in advance via contact Tegwen (tegwen@epip.org.uk) Light refreshments will be served.

Event - Wincobank Hill - The Facts! A Very Special FREE Event

4th August 2011 - Wincobank Hill - The Facts! A Very Special FREE Event

What's that?

If you want to find out the whole known story, so far, don't miss the next meeting of Friends of Wincobank Hill

Why? Because Sheffield City Council commissioned ArcHeritage to research all the historical information they could find and write it up into one huge report.

To save you having to read it all (and there is a lot of fascinating detail), the team will be giving a special Illustrated Talk at 7pm on Thursday 4th August.

Where? at Upper Wincobank Chapel, Wincobank Avenue, S5 6BB - a beautiful historic building.

Who for? Anyone who is interested, curious or even passionate about the Iron Age hill fort, the Ancient Woodland, the charcoal burners, the mines and the tips of Wincobank Hill. You don't need to be a member so bring your friends and family.

How much? FREE admission, thanks to Sheffield Heritage Wooodlands team. There will be an optional raffle in aid of Friends of Wincobank Hill.

Any need book? - No just come along. Refreshments will be served from 6.30pm

For further information please contact Adam Goodall, Woodlands Officer, Sheffield City Council Tel: 0114 205 3787 Email: adam.goodall@sheffield.gov.uk

Event - Visitors flock to step back in time (Doncaster)

More than 1,000 people whose imagination was sparked by the discovery of a rare Roman glass jug visited Doncaster’s latest town centre archaeological dig.

Seven archaeologists from ArcHeritage were on hand to conduct tours and to talk about the artefacts unearthed on the site of the new civil and cultural quarter.

Visitor Louella Chesterman of Bennetthorpe, said: “I found the event and tour extremely interesting and was impressed to hear that this site is now the largest Roman burial site in South Yorkshire. Listening to the archaeologists about how a dig takes place was fascinating.”

Ms Chesterman plans to visit Doncaster Museum in Chequer Road where the finds will go on display.

Jessica Worth, age 11, from Balby, said: “It was really interesting. The best bit for me was seeing the Roman glass bottle which was found here. I’m amazed it has survived all these years. I’ll definitely go and see it at the museum when it goes on display”.

As well as the rare Roman glass jug dating back to about AD150, several cremation urns and five oil lamps, which accompanied the burials, were discovered during the dig.

Four of the oil lamps discovered in a large cremation pit are in near perfect condition and carry the makers’ names ‘Fortis’ and ‘Strobili’, which indicates they were probably created in Modena in Northern Italy.

David Aspden, who is leading the ArcHeritage excavation, said the team has been delighted to find artefacts in such good condition: “When you are excavating a Roman cemetery you expect to uncover some significant finds, but to find two intact cremation urns, which can now be preserved and displayed, has been tremendous.”

Andy Lines of South Yorkshire Archaeology Service added: “This site is special and is going to make an important contribution to our understanding of Roman life and death in Doncaster 1,850 years ago.”

First World War practice trenches were also found on what was the Waterdale Central Car Park.

ArcHeritage worked with archaeological consultants Scott Wilson under the supervision of Doncaster Council’s development partner Muse Developments and advisors, South Yorkshire Archaeology Service.

To continue the celebration of Doncaster’s Roman history, Roman soldiers will be setting up camp in the grounds of the Minster on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4. The soldiers will march through town and displays will be available. This Roman camp is part of the St Leger Festival Week which runs between 2-11 September.

Work on the next stage of Doncaster’s £300m CCQ scheme is due to start shortly. 

from: http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/community/nostalgia/visitors_flock_to_step_back_in_time_1_3631329

Event - Doncaster’s Roman culture on show in new cultural quarter

Archaeologists working on the site of Doncaster’s Civic and Cultural Quarter (CCQ) have uncovered a rare Roman glass jug dating back to about AD150 on the site of a former Roman cremation cemetery.

The vessel would have been filled with rich goods like oils and placed next a high status burial. The neck of the jug may have been deliberately broken off when placed in the burial. At about 15cm in height and in excellent condition it was found close to the planned site of the new performance venue. A similar vessel was found in the 1960s when the Arndale Centre, now the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, was being built. This vessel has been restored and is on display at Doncaster Museum.

To coincide with the ‘Festival of British Archaeology’, the archaeological site on Waterdale Central Car Park is being opened up to the public on Saturday, 23rd July between 12 and 4pm.

During the open day there will be tours of the excavation. People can talk with the archaeologists about their work and what has been found in the Roman cemetery. It is also an opportunity to learn about Doncaster’s Roman history which dates back nearly 2000 years. A Roman Fort was established close to the Market Place around the site of Doncaster Minster in about AD71.

Staff from Doncaster’s Tourist Information Centre (TIC) and Museum will be on hand with interesting displays and artefacts found in Doncaster dating back to this period. Visitors are asked to wear stout footwear.

Andy Lines of South Yorkshire Archaeology Service said: “The cremation cemetery appears to have been in use from about AD140-180. Careful planning by the council is allowing us to really enrich our knowledge of this period of Doncaster’s past.”

The archaeological works are being carried out by ArcHeritage in conjunction with consultants Scott Wilson under the supervision of the council’s development partner Muse Developments and advisors, South Yorkshire Archaeology Service.

The archaeological works are part of the preparation works for Doncaster’s public square and new performance venue, which form part of the council led CCQ development. Work on these two key developments will start later this summer.

A series of practice trenches dug by soldiers as part of a recruitment exercise during World War One have also been revealed on the site. After the excavation, experts will analyse all the remains including the glass jug, cremation urns and burnt bones to add to the story of Doncaster’s Roman past. The finds will then be deposited in Doncaster Museum.

Doncaster’s TIC offers a popular heritage walk around the town centre on the first Friday of the month starting at 10.30am. More details about this and other attractions can be found at: www.visitdoncaster.co.uk

The CCQ project is supported financially by the European Union, as part of the European Regional Development Fund’s support for the region’s economic development through the Yorkshire and Humber ERDF Programme.

From: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Leisure_and_Culture/Museums_and_Galleries/Doncaster_Museum_and_Art_Gallery/Doncaster_Museum_and_Art_Gallery.asp