York Archaeology Online Collections

Items

• P5848 Rutson Hospital, Northallerton
• P5631 Mansion House & Guildhall, St. Helen's Square
• P5370 Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth
• P1256 96 Holgate Road
• P5060 26 St Saviourgate, York
  No dating evidence was recovered from these works but it was reasonably clear that all the contexts seen in Sections 1 and 2 were relatively modern. Their mixed nature and thickness suggests that they are mainly levelling deposits brought in to level up the back garden which would originally have sloped gently down towards The Stonebow. In Section 3, however, Context 1018 almost certainly represents a demolition deposit derived, possibly, from medieval or early post medieval buildings standing in the area prior to the construction of the present 26 St Saviourgate and this demolition deposit has been seen in the vicinity previously. It is not clear what structure drain 1021 may have served but the form of its construction may suggest that it is pre-19th century in date. Overall it is not believed that any serious damage was done to any archaeological remains exposed during the work.
• P5512 7 Minster Yard, York
  No features, buried structures or deposits of any archaeological significance were noted during this watching brief. The depth of garden soil, at least 0.6m, was quite unusual since in the vicinity buried structures from the time of the construction of Deangate have been noted just 0.3m down. It is therefore possible that at some point in the past the ground level has been raised. Given the area in which the site lies, archaeology of some note might be encountered lower down and lying below a garden may be well preserved.
• P5280 Land at Galmanhoe Lane, York
  An archaeological evaluation was undertaken between 7th and 12th October 2009 at the former YAT Wet Wood Laboratory on Galmanhoe Lane, York. A single trench measuring 4m x 2m was excavated to a depth of 1.25m below ground level. A former ground surface of post-medieval date was encountered, which contained an animal burial and was overlain by a 0.60m thick garden soil, also of post medieval origin. The area remained undeveloped until the mid 20th century, when a sequence of structures culminating in the current building was constructed at the above location.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 25
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 8
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 24
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 20
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0792 Archbishop Holgate's School, Hull Road
  Modern deposits were observed immediately above natural suggesting that earlier deposits may have been truncated when the school was constructed.
• P0760 8 Chapter House Street
  The earliest layers encountered during excavation comprised a garden soil above which there was a layer of demolition derived material. This may relate to a period of re-construction during the 17/18th century and the plaster fragments noted could have been part of Archbishop Holgate’s original school. During these excavations, several fragments of pottery, dating from the 16th to 20th centuries, were recovered. These, together with several fragments of human bone and skull, suggest that the site has been levelled with material from nearby, possibly the cemetery of St. John-Del-Pyke, and that material was dumped as part of a ground clearance project.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 19
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 18
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 16
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0739 Land to rear of The White House, Main Street, Fulford
  The remains of 18th/19th century brick walls along property boundaries were encountered in contractor's trenches at the rear of The White House, together with the possible remains of a brick built outhouse of similar date. Modern garden soil with cut features interpreted as associated with horticultural activity were observed above the natural sub soil.
• P0809 Cable Trench, Museum Gardens
  The excavation of two inspection chambers and an archaeological watching brief on the digging of a cable trench in the Museum Gardens, revealed the presence of five walls and a probable drain/sewer. The depth, materials and alignments of these features suggest that they originally formed parts of the medieval abbey of St. Mary’s. A number of rubbly deposits likely to relate to the demise of these and other buildings were also observed. Later deposits can be associated with the landscaping and horticultural activities of the gardens, and in one area to the disposal of probable excavation spoil, in the early 19th century. The latest features encountered relate to modern paths and services.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 15
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 14
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 13
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 12
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0647 Hungate Development (Phase 3)
  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.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 33
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.
• P0742 Hungate Development, Trench 11
  See 2000.1-14 YORYM One of 14 individual site codes of the Hungate Development.