EYO8294 - Archaeological Monitoring Report: S3 Central Sidings - Contamination Mitigation
Type
WATCHING BRIEF
Location
| Location | York Central, York |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5902 5180 (15m by 16m) |
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Tetra Tech
Date
2025
Description
Archaeological monitoring took place during the mitigation excavation of hydrocarbon contamination hotspot S3, central sidings, January 2023.
An approximately square-shaped area c.13m across was excavated to a depth of between 200 and 400mm BGL (12.20m aOD).
A fragment of 19th century walling was identified as part of the carriage shed (MYO3742) that formerly stood in this area, along with disturbed deposits of 20th century date. No floors or other remains of the carriage shed were observed.
No archaeological deposits of significance were encountered.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO3231 Unpublished document: Tetra Tech. 2025. Archaeological Monitoring Report: S3 Central Sidings - Contamination Mitigation.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MYO3742 Carriage Shed ( demolished) (Monument)
Parent/preceding Site Events/Activities (1)
- EYO8281 York Central IP2 Archaeological Monitoring (Ref: 784-B028855)
Record last edited
Apr 8 2026 4:26PM