Source/Archive record SYO2483 - Bishopthorp Palace, Bishopthorpe

Title Bishopthorp Palace, Bishopthorpe
Author/Originator
Date/Year 2013

Abstract/Summary

The work consisted of pre-intervention Level 1 photographic recording of an area of undercroft host to a new pump sump, followed by archaeological monitoring during its excavation. The excavation of a cable trench adjacent to the western boundary wall and gatehouse was also undertaken. The excavation of the pump sumpidentified a clean reddish-brown, possibly riverborne, sand beneath the current brick floor surface. The excavation of the cable trench identified a deep, dry topsoil overlying a layer of overburden containing occasional fragments of ceramic building material and early modern pottery which was recorded but not retained. No significant archaeological remains were encountered.

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Referenced Events (1)

  • LAND AT BISHOPTHORPE PALACE (Ref: 511)

Record last edited

Aug 1 2020 7:59PM

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