EYO4178 - Lowfields School

Type

WATCHING BRIEF

Location

Location Lowfields School, Acomb
Grid reference SE 575 509 (point)
Map sheet SE55SE

Technique(s)

Organisation

Field Archaeology Specialists

Date

2007

Map

Description

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Field Archaeology Specialists Supervisor: Field Archaeology Specialists BIBLIOGRAPHY Publication Type: Grey literature (unpublished document/manuscript) Title: Archaeological watching brief: Lowfields School, Acomb Author(s)/Editor(s): Field Archaeology Specialists Other Bibliographic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

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Oct 9 2009 2:52PM

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