The Fellow's Garden, Durham Castle: heritage impact assessment

A heritage impact assessment of The Fellow's Garden, Durham Castle, reveals no direct evidence of prehistoric or Roman activity within the site. While surrounding areas suggest potential for unidentified archaeological resources from these periods, the focus of the study highlights surviving medieval and post-medieval deposits likely tied to Durham Castle’s backfilled moat in the northern half and its outer bailey in the southern half. These could include buildings, rubbish disposal, industrial activities, or boundaries. The garden's 17th-century use adds another layer of historical significance. The study combined cartographic analysis, historical records, a walk-over survey, and archaeological data to assess the site’s potential, providing critical insights for heritage management.

Walsh, R. (2022). The Fellow's Garden, Durham Castle: heritage impact assessment. Archaeology Data Service. https://doi.org/10.5284/1144407