EYO6211 - 31 Walmgate EXC
Type
EXCAVATION
Location
Location | 31 Walmgate |
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Grid reference | Centred SE 6066 5158 (27m by 20m) (4 map features) |
Map sheet | SE65SW |
Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
On Site Archaeology
Date
2014
Description
An archaeological excavation was carried out at 31 Walmgate, York. This work was
undertaken after the evaluation of the site had revealed the presence of surviving
archaeological features from the Romano-British period through to early modern times. This
second phase of work involved the excavation of a single trench to the rear of the former Lord
Nelson.
The investigation revealed the presence of layers of Romano-British ground make-up, directly
overlying the gently sloping natural deposits. It is possible that these make-up deposits are
associated with the establishment of the Roman road that approached the fortress from the
southeast.
Later activity included the excavation of medieval refuse pits and the setting out of property
boundaries reinforced first by the digging of a large ditch and subsequently by the
construction of a brick wall. This structure ran centrally along the trench and clearly defined
a yard area within one property and an alley running back from the Walmgate frontage.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO1834 Unpublished document: On-Site Archaeology. 2014. 31 Walmgate EXC.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MYO3844 Former Reynard's Garage Building (Building)
Record last edited
May 12 2016 4:44PM