EYO7794 - Whitehall Grange, Wigginton Road

Type

EVALUATION

Location

Location Whitehall Grange, Wigginton Road
Grid reference Centred SE 5970 5551 (385m by 462m)
Map sheet SE55NE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Technique(s)

Organisation

York Archaeological Trust

Date

2020

Map

Description

Seven undated linear features, both ditches and smaller gullies, were identified. These features likely represent boundaries or field systems. Other archaeological investigation in the vicinity has revealed agricultural activity of Iron Age, Roman, Medieval and Post-medieval date. It is probable that the features represent agricultural activity belonging to one or more of these periods. A range of features relating to a mid-20th century airfield was also present, including the north-east end of one of the former airfield’s three WWII runways, associated perimeter tracks and utilities. In addition, the earthworks of a fighter dispersal pen and slit trenches were present.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 2020. Whitehall Grange, Wigginton Road EVA.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Military Airfield Rawcliffe / Clifton Airfield (Monument)
  • Trench system at Military Airfield Rawcliffe (Monument)

Record last edited

Apr 8 2021 2:52PM

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