Monument record MYO4282 - Ditch
Summary
An archaeological evaluation, comprising the excavation of two trenches, each 2 metres square and 1. 5 metres in depth, was carried out on behalf of Alston Murphy Associates in March 1998. The evaluation was situated on the site of a proposed extension to the Elmbank Hotel, The Mount, York. A single feature of archaeological significance was encountered in trench two, this being a ditch dating from mid to late 2nd century AD. This ditch contained high quality pottery, human bone and animal bone.
Location
| Grid reference | SE 5923 5094 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An archaeological evaluation, comprising the excavation of two trenches, each 2 metres square and 1. 5 metres in depth, was carried out on behalf of Alston Murphy Associates in March 1998. The evaluation was situated on the site of a proposed extension to the Elmbank Hotel, The Mount, York. A single feature of archaeological significance was encountered in trench two, this being a ditch dating from mid to late 2nd century AD. This ditch contained high quality pottery, human bone and animal bone.
On-Site Archaeology, 1998, Elmbank hotel, The Mount (Unpublished document). SYO320.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO320 Unpublished document: On-Site Archaeology. 1998. Elmbank hotel, The Mount.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Nov 10 2016 2:33PM