EYO6700 - MUSEUM GARDENS LIGHTING SCHEME

Type

WATCHING BRIEF

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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

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Organisation

York Archaeological Trust

Date

1994

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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 (2)

  • --- Digital archive: NMR. 2019. NMR data.
  • --- Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 1994. Museum Gardens Floodlighting Scheme WB.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Museum Gardens (Monument)
  • YORKSHIRE MUSEUM, TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL AND ST MARYS ABBEY REMAINS (Building)

Record last edited

Nov 9 2020 10:42AM

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