| Title: |
Germany Beck, Fulford. Archaeological Sample Excavations Interim Report |
| Number of Pages: |
195 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Report
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| Abstract: |
An extensive archaeological evaluation of 16ha land immediately to the south of Fulford School was undertaken which consisted of a geophysical survey (undertaken by Geophysical Surveys of Bradford), fieldwalking and trial trenching. The fieldwalking survey indicated that there were flint artefacts and prehistoric and later pottery present on the site. The geophysical survey indicated a series of north-south linear features and possible enclosures. The trial trenching consisted of 64 trenches of varied size. The trenches were in general located over areas of archaeological potential as indicated through fieldwalking and the geophysical survey. The site was broken down into a number of separate areas: land next to the A19; the allotment area; Area G; the Western Block; and the Eastern Block. In the area adjacent to the A19 a single ditch of possible medieval date was found. In area G a deposit of peat was uncovered which produced Roman pottery and a single Mesolithic flint. The Western Block revealed ploughed out ridge and furrow in most of the trenches. Also revealed were two main phases of activity: an early ring-ditch of uncertain function; and a later series of linear features of Romano-British date. Finds included a flint knife of probable Early Bronze Age date and an almost complete Huntcliff jar. The earliest activity, as evidenced by pottery and a flint assemblage suggestive of flint working, might have been Neolithic settlement in the immediate area. Iron Age pottery and a substantial assemblage of mid-late 2nd century pottery indicated further phases of activity in the area. The archaeological evidence pointed towards the exploitation of the area of the site from at least the Neolithic onwards and the eventual division of the land to the north of Germany Beck. The Eastern Block produced a small assemblage of Iron Age pottery and flint flakes but was far less productive than the Western Block. [Sec] |
| Author: |
MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd
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| Publisher: |
MAP Archaeological Consultancy Ltd
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| Year of Publication: |
1996
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| Locations: |
| Location - Auto Detected: |
Fulford School |
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| Subjects / Periods: |
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PREHISTORIC
(Historic England Periods)
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| 2nd Century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Iron Age (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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ROMAN
(Historic England Periods)
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| Early Bronze Age (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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MESOLITHIC
(Historic England Periods)
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NEOLITHIC
(Historic England Periods)
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| Note: |
Date Of Issue From:
1996
Date Of Coverage From:
01
Date Of Coverage To:
01
Editorial Expansion:
Site name: GERMANY BECK, FULFORD
Study area: 16ha
Investigation type: Evaluation
District: York UA
Monument: [finds]. Late Iron Age, DITCH. Medieval (1066-1540), RING DITCH. Undated, [finds]. Iron Age, [finds]. Late Prehistoric (ie Neolithic - Iron Age), [finds]. Mesolithic, [finds]. Prehistoric, [finds]. Roman (AD43-410), RIDGE AND FURROW. Medieval (1066-1540),
Ngr: SE61404860
Parish: Fulford
Postcode: YO1 4QJ
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| Source: |
BIAB
(Archaeological Investigations Project (AIP))
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| Created Date: |
19 Jan 2009 |
