Gallery

Oblique aerial with overlay

Remains on Castle Field

Castle sign at entrance to Castle Field

Sleaford Heritage Trail sign at entrance

LIDAR image of Castle

Aerial photograph of Castle Field

Aerial photograph

2019 archaeological survey

Map produced after archaeological survey in 2019

View c1863 in Trollope’s ‘Sleaford & the Wapentakes’

William Alvey school children visit the dig

Archaeologist Sally from APS

Archaeologist James and Work experience student Joe augering in the moat.

Plenty of public interest

Garry Titmus explaining what’s happening to the children

Jeton found in the dig, dating from 1586

APS archaeologist discussing findings with interested visitors

The Bristol Water Fountain prior to restoration

Very rusty and the fountain had not worked for many years.

A huge amount of rubbish was found inside!

Yet more rubbish!

Carre Heritage were employed to carry out the much needed restoration.

Cleared of rubbish and a new water supply and pump installed.

Part of the restoration.

Almost complete.

The current Marquess of Bristol making a speech at the opening.

David Marriage, Chair of Civic Trust, making a speech at the opening.

Sleaford Town Crier announcing the opening of the refurbished Bristol Water Fountain

Opening of restored Bristol Water fountain

The newly restored fountain bowl and ladle

The marquess of Bristol has the first sip of water from the restored fountain.

The 19th Century water fountain in Sleaford Market Square was brought back to life in an effort to reduce plastic waste.

Marquess of Bristol and his wife in St Denys’ Church.

A convivial atmosphere at the lunch following the opening.

Everyone tucks into a splendid lunch.

David Marriage presents the Marquess with a replica of the plaque on the restored water fountain.

Faith Hopkins presents the Marchioness with a bouquet of flowers.

The couple visit Sleaford Museum to view the exhibition about the restoration of the Water Fountain.

Chatting to members of the Sleaford Museum Trust