EYO7814 - Millthorpe School, Nunthorpe Avenue, York

Type

WATCHING BRIEF

Location

Location Millthorpe School, Nunthorpe Avenue, York
Grid reference SE 5975 5056 (point)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Technique(s)

Organisation

LS Archaeology

Date

2020

Map

Description

This third phase of the archaeological monitoring enabled the presence of a large ditch to be identified and recorded in section. The ditch is aligned north-east/south-west and measured 2.6m in width by 0.96m in depth. It appears to have filled quickly with loose from its edges after construction, with the secondary fill being more substantial and comprised of cobbles- some showing fire damage. The presence of slag in this secondary fill could indicate the proximity of furnace smelting.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: LS Archaeology. 2020. Millthorpe School, York. Archaeological Watching Brief Report.

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Record last edited

Oct 30 2020 2:47PM

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