Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Southern face of Gate House wall, showing lower portion projecting into the Ditch (moat), uncovered when a trench was excavated for the back wall foundations for premises, Brightside and Carbro

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Excavations in middle of moat showing two wooden props or stakes

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Pieces of window tracery found in cleaning out part of the moat ( a rather yellow stone, possibly Magnesium Limestone)

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Part of the central face and plinth course of Bastion Tower

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Newly concreted excavation, burying the plinth of tower and several courses of masonry

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Oak prop or stake, about 5 1/2 foot long, found in middle of excavated moat

Sheffield Castle excavations, overlooking Chandler's Row, recorded by J. B. Himsworth.

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Excavation in part of Castle moat which appears to have formed the entrance, showing square pier in centre, probably for a drawbridge to fall upon from the castle gateway

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Approach from Blonk Street to Shambles Slaughter Houses from the N.E., prior to demolition, site of Sheffield Castle

Sheffield Castle excavations recorded by J.B. Himsworth. Brick wall on Chandlers Row, about 30 feet high from the ground to the Castle level above. Largely a retaining wall and basements backing onto the original Castle wall