York Historic Environment Record

Two trenches were excavated, each 2m x 2m. No deposits of archaeological significance were discovered in trench 1. In trench 2, indications of Roman occupation were found. A linear ditch dating from mid to late 2nd century AD was uncovered. This had later been backfilled. The base of the ditch was at a depth of 1.78m. The ditch contained pottery, human bone and animal bone. The earliest deposit uncovered in Trench 3 was at a depth of 11.62m. Depth restrictions prevented it being excavated. Residual fragments of brick and Roman pottery were discovered, suggesting possible Roman activity in the area. Overlying this was medieval material which indicated dumping, and the excavation of pits for domestic refuse had occurred in the area. Two possible beam slots were recovered, possibly of 14th century date. Similar post-medieval and modern activity to that in trench 2 had occured. Britannia : a journal of Romano-British and kindred studies inc. consolidated index for volumes 1-25 (1970-1994) Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies 341 30/1999