P0647 Hungate Development (Phase 3)
Item
- Title
- P0647 Hungate Development (Phase 3)
- Alternative Title
- 2000.1-14 YORYM Hungate Development, phase 3, (composite code for all elements of this stage of work on this site).
- Description
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2000.1-14 YORYM, is the composite site code for the Hungate Development; 14 individual codes.
The archaeological investigation in advance of the major redevelopment scheme in the Hungate area of York involved desk-top study, borehole and engineering test pit analysis and trial excavation. See 1999.253 YORYM for phases 1 and 2.
The archaeological evaluation involved the excavation of 14 trenches. Well-preserved organic deposits were recorded at depth in a large number of the investigative trenches and engineering holes. Evidence for a possible natural ridge extending south from the modern street, The Stonebow, towards the River Foss was also recorded as well as a possible natural valley or stream that flanked the south-west side of Hungate. This may have continued in use into the medieval period as a King’s Drain or perimeter ditch for the Carmelite Friary. In all but one of the trenches a sequence of deposits which dated from the Roman period to the present day was recorded. The features which were dated to the Roman period included a sandstone structure which may have been a culvert or a wall, a grave, a cobble surface associated with a ditch, possibly part of the Roman road leading from the south eastern gate of the fortress, and a number of pits and evidence of dumping in the River Foss.
A cobble surface of the Anglian period and a number of contemporary dump deposits were located close to the northern edge of the site.
Evidence of timber buildings fronting Hungate in the Anglo-Scandinavian period was found, with rubbish pits and dumping in the area to the rear of these buildings. Occupation in Hungate continued into the medieval period and the area to the east of the street appears to have remained open and was used for dumping and horticulture. The northern limits of the King's Fishpool were established. Evidence of two ecclesiastical buildings was recovered. Excavation revealed burials within the graveyard of the medieval parish church of St John in the Marsh together with possible remains of the church building. Structural elements, pits and dumps which were thought to relate to the Carmelite Friary included a substantial stone wall built in the 13th century which was interpreted as part of major terracing operation.
Post medieval deposits included evidence of terraced houses, horticulture and industrial activity. Following the demolition of the parish church and the Dissolution of the Carmelite Friary, part of the site became open ground which was reflected in the build up of horticultural soil and dumps which sealed medieval features. A series of road surfaces thought to represent Hungate were also encountered. A dump of relatively clean material was thought to have related to the canalisation of the Foss.
The remains of 19th century housing, some of it cellared, were found in most of the excavated trenches. These buildings were cleared in the 1930s and the site was occupied by buildings which were used for light industry. A territorial army depot and an ambulance depot were also constructed on the site. This development had truncated post medieval deposits over part of the site. - Type
- Evaluation
- Date
- 10 January 2000 – 17 March 2000
- Creator
- York Archaeological Trust
- Contributor
- Jane McComish (Lilley) (fieldwork)
- N Macnab (fieldwork)
- Spatial Coverage
- Land at The Stonebow, Hungate, Dundas Street, Carmelite Street, Palmer Lane & Garden Place, York
- SE60745182
- Monument Type
- Monument Type - Inhumation
- Monument Type - Pit
- Monument Type - Wall
- Monument Type - Culvert
- Monument Type - Post Hole
- Monument Type - Dump
- Monument Type - Ditch
- Monument Type - Road
- Monument Type - Cobble Surface
- Monument Type - Building
- Monument Type - Rubbish Pit
- Monument Type - Building
- Monument Type - Hearth
- Monument Type - Church
- Monument Type - Inhumation
- Monument Type - Churchyard
- Monument Type - Metal-Working
- Monument Type - Terraced Ground
- Monument Type - Wall
- Monument Type - Terraced House
- Monument Type - Garden
- Monument Type - Warehouse
- Monument Type - Army Office
- Monument Type - Ambulance Station
- Monument Type - Levelling
- Monument Type - Natural
- Period
- Roman
- Anglian
- Anglo-Scandinavian
- Medieval
- Post-Medieval
- Modern
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