Work Begins To Transform Old Castle Site Into Greenspace

[SheffieldForum]

The first phase of the exciting transformation in Castlegate, one of the most historic areas of Sheffield, has begun. Workers from contractors Keltbray have moved onto the former home of Castle Market to set up a site compound and start clearing the area. This marks the start of the regeneration project which will oversee the transformation into a fantastic public open space.

Once planning conditions are agreed, this phase is expected to continue until July and will include the demolition of concrete structures (remnants of the Castle Market) as well as various cut & fill earthworks. The exciting archaeological excavation of the Castle’s Gatehouse and Moat as well as 19th century Steel Works will also start with opportunities for tours and public engagement to happen, and this will be advertised nearer the time.

 

The first phase is important to develop and inform the future work on the site that will then mean visitors will be able to see the remains of Sheffield Castle including the Gatehouse. Apart from the excavations of the 1950’s, this will be the first time the gatehouse will be opened up for everyone to see since the Castle was demolished in the late 1600’s. The 12^thcentury castle is the birthplace of Sheffield.

 

As part of Phase 2 of works, further nods to the city’s history will be created with the development of a 500 people capacity events space, reminiscent of the ‘bowling green’ believed to have occupied the area in the 17th century and heritage interpretation boards and public art throughout the site.

The site is also the place where the river Sheaf, which gave the city its name, and the river Don meet. Phase 2 will include opening up the Sheaf, making it visible in the City Centre for the first time since the Victorian age and create the Sheaf Fields area of the park.
 

The plans for the transformation of the site were approved by the City Council in May 2023 with completion expected by the summer of 2025.

 

[Cody's Granddad]

Got to say it looks impressive and hope it is maintained.

[hackey lad]

5 hours ago, deejayone said:

The first phase of the exciting transformation in Castlegate, one of the most historic areas of Sheffield, has begun. Workers from contractors Keltbray have moved onto the former home of Castle Market to set up a site compound and start clearing the area. This marks the start of the regeneration project which will oversee the transformation into a fantastic public open space.

Once planning conditions are agreed, this phase is expected to continue until July and will include the demolition of concrete structures (remnants of the Castle Market) as well as various cut & fill earthworks. The exciting archaeological excavation of the Castle’s Gatehouse and Moat as well as 19th century Steel Works will also start with opportunities for tours and public engagement to happen, and this will be advertised nearer the time.

 

The first phase is important to develop and inform the future work on the site that will then mean visitors will be able to see the remains of Sheffield Castle including the Gatehouse. Apart from the excavations of the 1950’s, this will be the first time the gatehouse will be opened up for everyone to see since the Castle was demolished in the late 1600’s. The 12^thcentury castle is the birthplace of Sheffield.

 

As part of Phase 2 of works, further nods to the city’s history will be created with the development of a 500 people capacity events space, reminiscent of the ‘bowling green’ believed to have occupied the area in the 17th century and heritage interpretation boards and public art throughout the site.

The site is also the place where the river Sheaf, which gave the city its name, and the river Don meet. Phase 2 will include opening up the Sheaf, making it visible in the City Centre for the first time since the Victorian age and create the Sheaf Fields area of the park.
 

The plans for the transformation of the site were approved by the City Council in May 2023 with completion expected by the summer of 2025.

 

Do you work for the council? 

[HeHasRisen]

You big cynic, you! 

[cuttsie]

5 hours ago, deejayone said:

The first phase of the exciting transformation in Castlegate, one of the most historic areas of Sheffield, has begun. Workers from contractors Keltbray have moved onto the former home of Castle Market to set up a site compound and start clearing the area. This marks the start of the regeneration project which will oversee the transformation into a fantastic public open space.

Once planning conditions are agreed, this phase is expected to continue until July and will include the demolition of concrete structures (remnants of the Castle Market) as well as various cut & fill earthworks. The exciting archaeological excavation of the Castle’s Gatehouse and Moat as well as 19th century Steel Works will also start with opportunities for tours and public engagement to happen, and this will be advertised nearer the time.

 

The first phase is important to develop and inform the future work on the site that will then mean visitors will be able to see the remains of Sheffield Castle including the Gatehouse. Apart from the excavations of the 1950’s, this will be the first time the gatehouse will be opened up for everyone to see since the Castle was demolished in the late 1600’s. The 12^thcentury castle is the birthplace of Sheffield.

 

As part of Phase 2 of works, further nods to the city’s history will be created with the development of a 500 people capacity events space, reminiscent of the ‘bowling green’ believed to have occupied the area in the 17th century and heritage interpretation boards and public art throughout the site.

The site is also the place where the river Sheaf, which gave the city its name, and the river Don meet. Phase 2 will include opening up the Sheaf, making it visible in the City Centre for the first time since the Victorian age and create the Sheaf Fields area of the park.
 

The plans for the transformation of the site were approved by the City Council in May 2023 with completion expected by the summer of 2025.

 

That lot of Hard Hatters look as though they can use a pick and shovel 

[RollingJ]

Don't think @deejayone works for the council -  they have their own site (see signature block), but they are obviously unaware of SCC's many failings.

[hackey lad]

28 minutes ago, cuttsie said:

That lot of Hard Hatters look as though they can use a pick and shovel 

😂😂😂

[cressida]

31 minutes ago, cuttsie said:

That lot of Hard Hatters look as though they can use a pick and shovel 

Now if I'd have said that,  lol

[SheffieldForum]

4 hours ago, hackey lad said:

Do you work for the council? 

🤣

 

No! Trust me, I know the council isn’t perfect, and you would have found me supporting the street tree protests, for instance.

 

But, I recognise that a lot of good people work for the council, not everything the council does is bad and that some things should be praised where due. 👍

[hackey lad]

31 minutes ago, deejayone said:

🤣

 

No! Trust me, I know the council isn’t perfect, and you would have found me supporting the street tree protests, for instance.

 

But, I recognise that a lot of good people work for the council, not everything the council does is bad and that some things should be praised where due. 👍

Such as .