Building record MYO1158 - Column from the north-east colonnade of the Roman headquarters building
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SE 6034 5211 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Column from the north-east colonnade of the Roman headquarters building. Originally constructed c100 AD by Legion IX, re-assembled and re-used by Legion VI in C4; erected in present location 1971. Gritstone. Cylindrical column approximately 9.5 metres high, with moulded base and damaged moulded capital, raised on square plinth. The column was excavated from beneath York Minster (qv) in 1969 and given to the City of York to mark the 1900th anniversary of its foundation c71 AD.
Listing NGR: SE6034152116
Derived from English Heritage LB download dated: 22/08/2005
NMR Information
List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. District of York, 14-MAR-1997
BF086946 ROMAN COLUMN, YORK File of material relating to a site or building. This material has not yet been fully catalogued.
NMR, NMR data (Unassigned). SYO2214.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO2214 Unassigned: NMR. NMR data.
Protected Status/Designation
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
May 16 2020 7:01PM