Archaeological monitoring and recording was undertaken during the setup and removal of the Castle Market in Castle Park to ensure that no part of the marquees impacted upon below ground archaeology and that no standing remains were compromised or damaged. The infrastructure for the Christmas market consisted of a selection of small funfair rides, chalet stalls, market stalls and a large ice slide. These were all located to the north and east of the castle. Heavy-duty temporary flooring was located on grassed areas below the attractions where the most foot-fall was anticipated. The market stalls, consisting of different sizes small marquees, were erected on the grass. A small number of tent pegs were used to secure these, none long enough to penetrate below topsoil (200mm).<1>