Monument record MYO2202 - Porta Decumana
Summary
The North-East gate, Porta Decumana, of the legionary fortress was situated under the Mediaeval wall in Lord Mayor's Walk opposite Groves Lane.
The RCHME suggest that the considerable subsidence in the medieval wall here suggests that the gate might have been much robbed.
The rampart on the outside of the City Wall shows indications of two areas where the rampart has subsided on either side of a raised area. This may indicate that the Porta Decumana survives within the rampart.
The Porta Decumana probably provided the main entrance into the medieval city from the north-east until Monk Bar was constructed in the early 14th century.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6047 5231 (15m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
RCHME, 1962, Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume 1 Eboracum, p29 (Bibliographic reference). SYO62.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO62 Bibliographic reference: RCHME. 1962. Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume 1 Eboracum. 1. p29.
Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Nov 10 2020 2:01PM