EYO7451 - Archaeological Investigations at Red Tower to Walmgate Bar
Type
EVALUATION
Location
| Location | City Walls Red Tower to Walmgate Bar |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SE 6104 5166 (point) |
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Technique(s)
Organisation
York Archaeological Trust
Date
Not recorded.
Description
A total of eight test pits were excavated to investigate form differences, rampart deposits, and cracks in the façade of the City Walls. Upper rampart deposits were encountered in all trenches. The form of the City Walls and their respective footings were varied across the test pits. Where the City Wall is most structurally sound the footings were primarily foundation arches. Areas with plinth foundations (Test Pit 6), alterations, such as 19th century (Test Pit 4), and modern underpinning (Test Pit 3); or where Towers are bonded were significantly weaker.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO2466 Unpublished document: York Archaeological Trust. 2020. Archaeological Investigations at Red Tower to Walmgate Bar.
Related Monuments/Buildings (3)
Record last edited
Jun 5 2020 9:06AM