York Historic Environment Record

This report presents the results of geophysical surveys conducted in advance of proposed development at The Joseph Rowntree School, New Earswick, York. The works comprised five geomagnetic surveys across a study area of approximately 12ha. The works were commissioned by On-Site Archaeology and conducted by Archaeological Services in accordance with instructions provided by On-Site Archaeology. Results Features of potential archaeological interest were detected in Area 1. Former gardens and existing land drainage schemes where also detected. Identification of features of potential archaeological interest was hampered in other parts of the proposed development area due to landscaping, various ferrous materials and presumed chemical treatments of the northern fields