York Historic Environment Record

PROJECT DETAILS An archaeological watching brief was carried out during groundworks associated with new Portakabin accommodation. A total of 96 pits, each measuring 1m2, were monitored, revealing a consistent sequence of clayey-sand subsoil, cut by a modern drainage system and sealed by topsoil. No features of archaeological significance were encountered. Project status: Complete Yes, Validated Yes Previous/Future Work: Previous Not known, Future Not known Associated Identifiers: Sitecode YLF NMR No. 1481066 Project Type: Recording project Investigation Type: Watching Brief Reason for Investigation: Planning condition Monument Type(s)/Period(s): NONE None Artefact Type(s)/Period(s): NONE None PROJECT LOCATION Area 600.00 Square metres Grid Reference: SE575510 Point PROJECT CREATOR(S) Brief originator: City/Nat. Park/District/Borough archaeologist Design originator: Field Archaeology Specialists Director/Manager: Field Archaeology Specialists Supervisor: Field Archaeology Specialists BIBLIOGRAPHY Publication Type: Grey literature (unpublished document/manuscript) Title: Archaeological watching brief: Lowfields School, Acomb Author(s)/Editor(s): Field Archaeology Specialists Other Bibliographic Details: FAS2008 YLF318 Date: 2007 Issuer/Publisher: Field Archaeology Specialists Ltd Place of Issue or Publication: York Description: Brief account of watching brief results