EYO6867 - 22-26 Blossom Street

Type

DBA

Location

Location 22-26 Blossom Street
Grid reference Centred SE 5966 5139 (35m by 34m)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Technique(s)

Organisation

York Archaeological Trust

Date

2019

Map

Description

The potential for the presence of archaeological deposits from the Roman to modern periods at 22-26 Blossom Street, York. Archaeological investigations undertaken within the immediate area by L.P Wenham in 1953-55, at 16-20 Blossom Street, Prudential House and 28-40 Blossom Street identified extensive Roman remains including the Blossom Street Roman Cemetery, Roman Roads 9 and 10, as well as the remains of Roman building structures. These were all encountered between 13.57 –14.50m AOD. At least 0.50m of disturbed dark soil covers the Roman remains in this area, suggesting post-Roman clearing and dumping. During the medieval period the site was within an area of agricultural land. Due to 17th – 19th century garden landscaping of the Blossom Street area, Roman archaeology may be encountered at a relatively shallow depth within the garden area of the site.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 2019. Desk Based Assessment 22-26 Blossom Street.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • 22-26 Blossom Street (Building)
  • Blossom Street Roman Cemetery (part of) (Monument)

Record last edited

Apr 6 2020 11:10AM

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