EYO5101 - 96 The Mount
Type
WATCHING BRIEF
Location
| Location | South of Holgate Road, across from a hotel |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5949 5119 (4m by 7m) |
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
York Archaeological Trust
Date
2006
Description
96 The Mount is situated close to the supposed line of the Roman road between York and Tadcaster. Numerous burials have been found from the Roman period. Sote may have also functioned as part of St. Catherine's Hospital during the medieval period.
Watching brief monitored the excavations of footings for a new extension and associated drainage at the rear of The Mount. New extension replaced an old extension.
Sources/Archives (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Record last edited
Apr 2 2020 2:32PM