Route record MYO5233 - Roman street

Summary

Street represented by Micklegate between Barker Lane and Micklegate Bar but not directly beneath it. At Barker Lane it diverges east to the post Roman river crossing at Ouse Bridge. The Roman street continued NE although was eventually blocked b a large columnaded building (MYO5233). IN 1910 it was found just inside Micklegate Bar. In 1821 it was found under the front of the terrace houses 78-82 Micklegate at a depth of 9ft. It had kerbstones at least 1ft deep and stone paving.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 5984 5155 (160m by 176m)
Map sheet SE55SE
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

RCHME, 1962, Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume 1 Eboracum, p51 (Bibliographic reference). SYO62.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: RCHME. 1962. Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume 1 Eboracum. 1. p51.

Protected Status/Designation

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (3)

Record last edited

Jan 21 2021 12:21PM

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