EYO6269 - Fire Station, Clifford Street EVAL
Type
EVALUATION
Location
Location | Clifford Street |
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Grid reference | SE 6035 5149 (point) |
Map sheet | SE65SW |
Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
York Archaeological Trust
Date
2016
Description
An archaeological evaluation was undertaken at the former fire station, Clifford Street, York,
between the 30th of June and the 24th of February 2016. Four trenches measuring
approximately 3m2 and 1.25m deep were excavated using a 6 ton mechanical excavator. The
features and deposits excavated relate to 19th century buildings and post-medieval gardens
predating those structures. Those features and deposits identified are of low archaeological
importance.
A borehole survey consisting of 12 cored samples identified up to 2m of 19th and 20th century
deposits followed by a further 1-2m of possible post-medieval garden soils and up to 2m of
accumulated medieval deposits. Possible stone structures were identified on the interface
between the garden soils and the medieval deposits. Below these, a further c.4-5m of banded
re-worked and alluvial silts were identified. These contained preserved organic material, which
could date from the Roman period onwards. These deposits have some potential for
archaeological significance.
An additional borehole survey consisting of three cored samples was undertaken on the 26th
and 27th of May 2016 and has been followed by a six month programme of water level
monitoring. The intention of this borehole survey was to locate and sample potential
waterlogged organic deposits and assess their condition. This was undertaken with a view to
inform future consideration of the design of proposed below-ground structures and piling.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO1869 Unpublished document: YAT. 2016. Fire Station, Clifford Street EVAL.
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Jul 13 2017 2:24PM