Source/Archive record SYO178 - ROYAL YORK HOTEL EXTENSION, YORK, ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESKTOP ASSESSMENT
Title | ROYAL YORK HOTEL EXTENSION, YORK, ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESKTOP ASSESSMENT |
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Author/Originator | |
Date/Year | 2008 |
Abstract/Summary
This Desktop Assessment has been prepared at the request of DWA Architects Ltd to assist
with consideration of development proposals to comprise a 57 room extension to the Royal
York Hotel, York. The assessment indicates that the site has the potential to contain
archaeological remains relating to a known Roman cemetery. Survival of archaeological
features across the site may variable, and dependent on the impact of the 19th century works
associated with the construction of the hotel building and adjacent railway lines and roads.
Archaeological work in advance of the construction of the hotel conference centre in 2000
revealed that Roman burials had survived 19th century disturbance in parts of the hotel
grounds. A similar situation is possible in the location of the proposed development. It will
be crucial to determine the actual survival of archaeological deposits, which would be
affected by the redevelopment. This would be achieved through the excavation of an
archaeological evaluation trench or trenches within the footprint of the proposed extension.
Referenced Monuments (0)
Referenced Events (1)
- EYO4047 ROYAL YORK HOTEL EXTENSION (Ref: OSA08DT03)
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