Monument record MYO5286 - Medieval drain
Summary
Medieval drain discovered in 1984 during investigation of Victorian sewer collapse in Museum Gardens. Likely to be 14th century in date with some re-used Roman masonry.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6000 5207 (54m by 71m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
Features an arched roof for part of its length which gives way to a slabbed ceiling. It was wide enough for a man to walk through in a crouched position. Approx. 64m in length.
Yorkshire Evening Press 13/04/84 and statement by RF White.
York Archaeological Trust, 1984-85, INTERIM 10 (Serial). SYO136.
York Archaeological Trust, 1989, Museum Gardens Electricity Trench WB (Unpublished document). SYO2954.
York Archaeological Trust, 1989, Museum Gardens summary report (Unpublished document). SYO2952.
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Record last edited
Mar 16 2023 9:32AM