EYO6293 - 78-84 Micklegate

Type

OTHER

Location

Location 78-84 Micklegate
Grid reference Centred SE 5989 5161 (8m by 8m)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Technique(s)

Organisation

Not recorded.

Date

1821

Map

Description

CONSTRUCTION WORK Excavations for cellars and foundations of three new houses at the corner of Micklegate and Barker Lane in 1821 revealed many burials and masses of human bones at a depth of 2-12 feet, probably the churchyard of St Gregory's church. Also a gravel surface at a depth of 9 feet, diverging from the line of Micklegate, probably the main Roman road from the south-west. Also 'wrought stones forming compartments', perhaps stone buildings lining one side or other of the road.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Serial: Yorks. Gazette. 24 Nov and 12 Dec 1821.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: RCHME. 1962. Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume 1 Eboracum. 1. 51.

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

Jan 21 2021 12:18PM

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