Faunal Remains from Stafford Castle Excavations 1978-1998

The bones are from Site B (inner bailey) adjacent to the motte from Phases 1 to 6, dating from c.1070 to c. 1650 with the largest groups Phases 2 and 3 from c.1070 to c. 1425, the time of the timber castle and the early years of the stone castle built in 1348. Investigating the use of the extensive woodlands, deer park, marshes etc surrounding the castle and its occupancy when not the main residence of the owners and its interaction with the nearby town of Stafford. Possible changes as the castle went from fortification to residence and its eventual decline.