EYO4150 - Trentholme Drive

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EXCAVATION

Location

Location Trentholme Drive
Grid reference Centred SE 59278 50805 (64m by 78m)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Date

1959

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Description

Excavation of a Romano-British inhumation and cremation cemetery. Excavation was carried out by LP Wenham in 1951-52, 1957, 1958 and 1959. Main excavations covered some 350 sq yds on each side of Trenholme Drive at its junction with Mount Vale. Some 316 inhumations and 50 cremations were excavated. NMR sources: The archaeological news letter Continued as: Current archaeology 4/1952/7:109-11 The journal of Roman studies York Office has vols. 58-60 (1969-1970) Society for Promotion of Roman Studies 42/1952/93-4,108 The journal of Roman studies York Office has vols. 58-60 (1969-1970) Society for Promotion of Roman Studies 43/1953/114 Virtual Catalogue Entry to support E.I. Migration WENHAM,L.P./1968/THE R-B CEMETERY AT TRENTHOLME DRIVE/ Yorkshire Architectural & Yorkshire Archaeological Society Annual Report & Summary of Proceedings /1952-3/8-10

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Monograph: Wenham L.P.. 'Trentholme Drive Romano-British Cemetery' London.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: RCHME. 1962. Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume 1 Eboracum. 1.
  • --- Unassigned: NMR. NMR data.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Trentholme Drive cemetery (Monument)

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Mar 11 2020 10:41AM

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