EYO6996 - Railway Offices, Holgate Road
Type
EXCAVATION
Location
| Location | Railway Offices, Holgate Road |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SE 5951 5131 (point) |
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Not recorded.
Date
1959
Description
In 1958-60 new offices were erected for British Railways in Holgate Road, York, which entailed the pulling down of Holgate Villa. During the digging of the new foundation trenches the
workmen found human remains and stone sarcophagi.
The journal of Roman studies Society for Promotion of Roman Studies 50/1960/220
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MYO2203 Blossom Street Roman Cemetery (part of) (Monument)
Record last edited
Dec 20 2021 11:05AM