Everything about Castlefield totally explained
Castlefield is a component area of the city of
Manchester, in
North West England. It is historically notable for its
Roman era fort of
Mancunium or
Mamucium (both forms are found) which later gave its name to Manchester.
After lying in disuse for years, Castlefield became the
United Kingdom's first designated Urban Heritage Park. This was motivated by the fact that a great deal of Manchester's industrial heritage was still intact in Castlefield. The juxtaposition of the railway viaducts and the canal systems was regarded as attractive.
Landmarks
Mamucium
A Roman fort,
Mamucium (also found as
Mancunium), was located at Castlefield. A facsimile of part of this Roman fort now exists. The name Castlefield is a short form of 'Castle in the field'. This designation was used after the Romans abandoned the fort around
410 and the castle was literally left decaying in the fields. The designation 'The Castle-in-the-field' was in use in the
Middle Ages, but eventually came to be abbreviated to Castlefield, as it's in use now.
Industrial landmarks
The area was once a site of warehouses around the basins still found in Castlefield. These warehouses were later abandoned and the area became a derelict place where the
Bridgewater Canal meets the
Victorian railway
viaducts.
Most of the buildings have now either been restored to their former glory or renovated. Many warehouses have been converted in modern
apartments (
warehouse flats). Numerous
archaeological digs have taken place and revealed a great deal about the early history of the city. Recently there have been new developments to accompany the converted warehouses.
Present day
Castlefield has several
bars and
restaurants. Venues such as Dukes 92
(External Link
), Alberts Shed
(External Link), The Ox
(External Link), Choice
(External Link) Cask and the Knott Bar are particularly popular during the summer months when people flock to the area to enjoy the large outdoor drinking areas and regular live music events.
Redevelopment
As part of the renewal of the Castlefield site, an extensive outdoor area was developed as an events
arena. The arena is used for a wide variety of events including the annual
Dpercussion (External Link) music festival. The
Manchester Museum of Science and Industry is located in the area, as are the studios of
Granada Television and the now closed
Granada Studios Tour. Castle Quay in Castlefield is home of radio stations
Key 103 and
Piccadilly Magic 1152.
Further Information
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