EYO6700 - MUSEUM GARDENS LIGHTING SCHEME
Type
WATCHING BRIEF
Location
| Location | MUSEUM GARDENS |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5993 5209 (193m by 133m) |
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Civil Parish | York, City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
York Archaeological Trust
Date
1994
Description
NMR Information:
Watching brief carried out during installation of outdoor lighting.
Medieval pathways, a medieval wall (possibly belonging to the Abbey service
buildings), some structural remains within the area of the Abbey itself, and a portion of a Roman road were revealed. The project was funded by North Yorkshire County Council.
RCHME Microfilm Index PRN: 6127.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SYO2214 Digital archive: NMR. 2019. NMR data.
- --- SYO2316 Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 1994. Museum Gardens Floodlighting Scheme WB.
- --- SYO3158 Unpublished document: *J Creighton, L Verdonck, M Millet, T M Boehmer. 2025. GPR within the Precinct of St Mary’s Abbey (Museum Gardens).
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Record last edited
Feb 18 2025 10:31AM