Monument record MYO5259 - Site of proposed council offices
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6053 5152 (72m by 95m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
York City Council planned to build a new municipal headquarters on the site of the former Felons’ Prison. Work on the Civic Centre began in 1939 with the construction of a large stepped basement which was up to 4.2m deep BGL, though the majority of the basement was between 0.75m to 1.8m deep. The area of the basement was extensively piled, with approximately 435 reinforced concrete piles in clusters of 2-24 piles (location of clusters unknown). In addition, the foundations of the Felons’ Prison were reused in places. Work on the basement was halted by the outbreak of World War II and the basement was used for civil defence. After the war the basement was infilled.
York Archaeological Trust, 2021, Eye of York DBA (Unpublished document). SYO2634.
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- --- SYO2634 Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 2021. Eye of York DBA.
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Record last edited
Mar 13 2024 2:47PM