Route record MYO4378 - Roman Fishergate

Summary

Assumed line of Roman Fishergate. Possibly a prehistoric route which became formalised by the late 1st century as a main Roman road. This was accompanied by an inhumation and cremation cemetery of the late 1st to 3rd century, Roman field systems and evidence for a possible mooring point. A smaller road was also identified during the 2004 excavation at Blue Bridge Lane running SW towards the river.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 6071 5090 (173m by 384m)
Map sheet SE65SW
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

FAS, 2005, Blue Bridge Lane & Fishergate House (Unpublished document). SYO182.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: FAS. 2005. Blue Bridge Lane & Fishergate House.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

May 22 2023 1:57PM

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