Archaeologist John Nolan uncovering an Anglian grave.
Archaeological Excavations, a summary:
Few archaeological sites in British cities can rival the scientific interest and symbolic importance of the Castle at Newcastle upon Tyne. Some eighteen centuries of human occupation have left remains of great complexity above and below ground. Beginning in 1960 the recent excavations at the Castle were directed by Barbara Harbottle and later Margaret Ellison (starting 1976) and John Nolan (1984-1992). (Snape, M and Bidwell, P. (2002) The Roman Fort at Newcastle Upon Tyne, Archaeologia Aeliana 5th Series, Vol XXX1. Pages 1-3.
Excavations at the Castle Garth were to discover evidence of: prehistoric activity, the famous Roman fort Pons Aelius, the Anglian cemetery of Monkchester, and the first phase of the Castle - built in the mott and bailey style by Robert Curthose eldest son of William the Conqueror.
Plans: Anglian cemetery extent | Medieval castle | The 'New Castle' of 1080
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