EYO8046 - Museum Gardens Gas Main Trench
Type
WATCHING BRIEF
Location
| Location | Museum Gardens |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6000 5211 (23m by 13m) |
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
York Archaeological Trust
Date
1990
Description
Trench dug to accommodate gas pipe connection 0.45m wide, 54.5m length and to depth of 0.65m. A grey loam levelling deposit, probably dating to the 19th century was seen. It has been shown from previous investigations that is overlays more rubble and soils placed over the ruins of the abbey.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO2949 Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 1990. Museum Gardens Gas Main Trench.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MYO4560 Museum Gardens (Monument)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EYO3349 MUSEUM GARDENS GAS MAINS TRENCH (Ref: 1990.1013)
Record last edited
Mar 15 2023 10:35AM