Oakham Castle

History

University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) have run two community archaeology digs at Oakham Castle. The most recent dig took place between 10th and 25th June 2019.

For more information on their findings follow the ULAS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ulasnews

The interim report for the 2018 dig can be read below, together with links to annotated 3D photographic scans...

Timeline

Oakham Castle has a long and Illustrious history which takes you to the heart of some of the most important events in Britain's history.

Remembrance

On the East Wall of the Great Hall is a Memorial to the men of the Leicestershire Yeomanry who fell in the First World War.