Monument record MYO4301 - Roman barrack block
Summary
Part of barrack block building revealed during excavation in 2013. Appeared to have been retained in use until the 9th century. Further barrack blocks were revealed in areas adjacent to the west end of York Minster in the early 1970s.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6022 5222 (5m by 0m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
The earliest features revealed in 2013 is thought to have been the internal wall of the barrack block. However, this remained unexcavated so a construction date could not be confirmed. At the lowest level reached, the wall was constructed from finely tooled, smooth faced, magnesian limestone ashlar, bonded with a pale reddish brown coarse gritty sand mortar. By the 5th century the barrack area appears to have been cleared before re-occupation commenceed, however, part of the block exposed in the 2013 excavation have been retained up to the 9th century.
YAT, 2013, Purey Cust Precentors Court York (Unpublished document). SYO1503.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SYO1503 Unpublished document: YAT. 2013. Purey Cust Precentors Court York.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 12 2021 8:00AM