EYO6465 - 95-97 Micklegate EXC

Type

EXCAVATION

Location

Location 95-97 Micklegate
Grid reference Centred SE 5984 5153 (16m by 14m)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Technique(s)

Organisation

On Site Archaeology

Date

2018

Map

Description

An archaeological investigation was undertaken by On-Site Archaeology Ltd during redevelopment at 95 – 97 Micklegate, York. The redevelopment involved ground reduction within both of the properties. It became apparent that archaeological deposits and features survived directly below the concrete floors, particularly within the northwestern part of 95 Micklegate. Fortunately, the developer’s formation level was close to the surface of the exposed archaeological remains. The investigation involved mapping, recording and limited excavation of archaeological deposits exposed after floor reduction within the footprints of the two properties. The archaeological investigation has identified a sequence of archaeological remains within the footprints of 95 – 97 Micklegate that probably date from the later medieval to post-medieval, early modern periods. The majority of activity was identified within 95 Micklegate and clearly demonstrated that structural elements of earlier buildings were present prior to the construction of the extant buildings.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: On-Site Archaeology. 2018. 95-97 Micklegate EXC.

Related Monuments/Buildings (3)

  • 97 Micklegate (Building)
  • 95 Micklegate (Building)
  • Holy Trinity Priory (Monument)

Record last edited

Feb 11 2019 4:06PM

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