EYO6137 - The Science Building, Mount School
Type
WATCHING BRIEF
Location
Location | The Science Building, Mount School |
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Grid reference | SE 5925 5100 (point) |
Map sheet | SE55SE |
Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
York Archaeological Trust
Date
1987
Description
Watching brief was undertaken during the construction of a new science building. Only one foundation trench was monitored archaeologically. Natural lay c.0.5m bgl. Roman graves were cut c.0.3m bgl. The graves contained complete or partial remains of 19-20 individuals were recovered along with a cremation. The remains also included four adult males who had been decapitated suggesting that this was part of the same cemetery zone as 3 and 6 Driffield Terrace.
NMR sources:
Britannia : a journal of Romano-British and kindred studies
inc. consolidated index for volumes 1-25 (1970-1994) Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies XIX/1988/440
Interim : bulletin of the York Archaeological Trust 12.3/1987/9-14
York Archaeological Trust annual report /1987-1988/19
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Mar 11 2020 11:28AM