An archaeological dig is set to begin later this month in a bid to uncover more about Chichester’s Norman Castle.
Starting on Tuesday, the 20th of May, the excavation will focus on an area north of The Guildhall in Priory Park.
The project is a joint effort between the Chichester and District Archaeology Society and the District Council.
During last year’s dig, the team uncovered the remains of a masonry causeway and bridge.
This year's work will focus on further investigation of the bridge abutment and the motte ditch to its east. The aims will be to confirm the relationship between the bridge and the ditch; investigate the date of the ditch; establish the depth of the foundations of the abutment; and enable engineers reports to be produced on the masonry remains.
The work will also look at whether it will be technically possible in future for some of the remains to go on permanent public display within the park.
"We are very excited to be welcoming the team back to Priory Park this month. Their work over the past few years has been vital in helping improve our understanding of the rich history that lies beneath the park," says Councillor Bill Brisbane, Cabinet Member for Planning at Chichester District Council.
"As the dig progresses, James and the team will also have a tray of finds that people will be able to view and handle, and the public day will offer people of all ages the opportunity to learn more about the project and what has been found."
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