Doncaster Archaeology
The Borough of Doncaster contains a rich archaeological and historical heritage reflecting its long history of settlement. In some cases the historic town centres have been continuously occupied since the Roman Period and are a major archaeological resource whilst evidence is growing of the extensive early settlement in the rural areas of the Borough.
The Borough also contains nationally important industrial archaeological sites. The richness of Doncaster’s archaeology is reflected in the 51 Scheduled Monuments in Doncaster.
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In Doncaster or Danum as it was named by the Roman settlers was chosen as a northern outpost because of its geographical location. Being central in England and situated right in the centre of the main trading routes it was the perfect setting both for trade and defense.
Although the Romans were responsible for the early success of Doncaster it had been an important settling place since the iron age. The archaeology of the region proves that fact and it has been said by learned men that if the archaeology of Doncaster were celebrated as much as York celebrates its, then Doncaster would be the better of the two.
The purpose of this site is to make and keep available the information and finding of archaeologists and historians that was so readily available via the Doncaster Archaeological and Historical Society, or DAHS.
DAHS closed it’s doors in early 2011 taking with it an amazing resource and pool of knowledge. Here at Doncaster History we aim to keep the information, reports, images and advice of the Society and some of its members freely available to the public so that Doncaster’s Archaeology, History and Heritage may be accessed and celebrated on into the future.