Monument record MYO5303 - Field system and burials

Summary

Enclosure ditches/field system containing inhumation and cremation burials.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 5668 5332 (120m by 100m)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Ladder pattern field system with main dithces aligned NNE-SSW running the full length of excavated area. Shorter connecting 'rungs' were aligned at right angles in a WNW and ESE alignment. No dating evidence was obtained.

There were three inhumation grave cuts and two inhumation burials observed but very few human remains survived due to preservation conditions.

Site excavated and now contains housing estate.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 18 2024 4:41PM

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