Durham Castle North Terrace, Durham City: archaeological watching brief

An archaeological watching brief at Durham Castle's North Terrace uncovered significant medieval and post-medieval deposits, including well-preserved pottery dating from the 12th to 14th centuries. The excavation revealed previously unknown structural details, such as a stone arched aperture in the castle wall and the buttressing of the central chapel buttress against the castle wall. Faunal remains indicated a high standard of living, with evidence of a diverse diet including beef, mutton, pork, fish, and domestic fowl, suggesting continuity from medieval to post-medieval periods. The study also identified ground-raising work attributed to Bishop Cosin (1660-1672) but found no archaeological features in the Principal's Garden or lower terrace.

Adamson, D., & Richards, J. (2023). Durham Castle North Terrace, Durham City: archaeological watching brief. Archaeology Data Service. https://doi.org/10.5284/1144409