Sheffield Castle, England 1270 -1647

The origins and final destruction of one of the largest castles built in medieval England, Sheffield Castle. Constructed by Thomas de Furnival and later owned by the Earls of Shrewsbury, Sheffield Castle was for 14 years the gaol for Mary, Queen of Scots. It was destroyed by resolution of the House of Commons in 1647.
Music by Kalle Kappner (Reconciliation / Pilgrim) and Boz Millar (Serenade)
Acknowledgements for use of photos and illustrations.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

Thank you for showing this video; I was born in Sheffield and loved English History at school but this was back in the late 1950's when students were eager to learn and would try to excel at the subjects they were interested in.

[@timeyre-swain9484]

This should be taught in Sheffield schools, along with many other aspects of local history.

[@loungejay8555]

They'd rather warp kids minds with ideas like men having periods.

[@timeyre-swain9484]

@@loungejay8555 couldnt agree more

[@demonbarber1712]

this is forgotten local history. more needs to be done to remind us who we are and where we come from.

[@duckweedy]

There is a lot more to Sheffield re the Nations History than most history books give credit for. I love the videos. Lets have more of this

[@rachelclark7782]

I really enjoy videos like this. I am descended from the Earls of Shrewsbury so this really helps to bring them to life for me.

[@garymitchell5899]

Not true.

[@MrBarmybob]

Sheffield Council plans to open up the remains of the castle sited within a decorative garden..that will be quite nice I think.

[@lisabattraw9399]

I wish they build the castle back. Where are the original castle building designs..make it a tourist site..I'll bring all my ghost with me.

[@scottbramhall153]

Six years later and still not happened.

[@therevster9828]

Great stuff thnx

[@marioandrikopoulos3476]

Wow this City have a very nice History

[@duckweedy]

One thing that does not have universal acceptance is that the castle is on a Saxon fortress. There was signs of a wooden structure found but there is also strong evidence that the first castle was a timber construction as many early Norman castles were. There is another site which is suggested for Waltheof's Hall. Possibly a dig will find the truth when the market comes down.

[@RedCityProjects]

By all means. The embed code is under 'Share'. Most of the details come from sheffieldhistory.co.uk No Facebook I'm afraid.

[@dreamawaythemiles]

A group called the Friends of Sheffield Castle is being set up - could we have pemission to post this video on our website (when ready)? We'd be interested to talk to you about the research behind this video.but I can't find a direct contact address on youtube!

[@conorcoltman5756]

I did read there were plans to rebuild the castle gatehouse some years back. I cant find any recent information online. Does anyone know if this is still happening? Thanks.

[@Melpignano1951]

Interesting, though the narration and sound quality could be improved.

[@finbarfelaheen8465]

There were no sachsens north of Northampton.. so many factual inaccuracies on this vid .

[@paulroberts6408]

William de luv tot, the founder of Sheffield. 2nd descendant of William the conqueror.

[@stevenbradshaw5473]

I do not believe a castle existed in Haymarket as it wouldn't make strategic sense to build a castle on one of the city's lowest places, Manor castle makes more sense being built on much higher ground!

[@lillyputian407]

I thought that Mary Queen of Scots spent her time in Sheffield at Manor Lodge

[@MrBarmybob]

No, she visited there for a break as it was a deer park and quite rural,she spent 99% of her time holed up in Sheffield Castle.

[@desolate1959]

So did I?

[@lillyputian407]

Bob Cord It was a deer park yes but its only half a mile or so up the nearest hill from the castle. Wolsey stayed there so it must have been fairly comfortable.

[@clivesmith8366]

Yes she did spend her time there

[@BigMrFirebird]

She only spent a short amount of time there, when they needed to give the castle a deep clean due to sanitation. The reason she spent the vast majority of her imprisonment at the castle is obvious: it was more secure.

[@clivesmith8366]

The castle is now called manor castle I went for a school trip in y5 o_O -

[@paulroberts6408]

Manor castle was an hunting lodge, never been a castle.

[@dreamawaythemiles]

We're on facebook, please could you get in touch?

[@finbarfelaheen8465]

It's castle not carsel

[@keithcowley7688]

Sounds Like you're from Wincobank area

[@audreyseddon8338]

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