Jones, R. H., Good, G. L. and Ponsford, M., eds. (1991). Waterfront archaeology:. York: Council for British Archaeology.
| Title: | The waterfronts of York | ||||||
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| Issue: | Waterfront archaeology: | ||||||
| Series: | Council for British Archaeology Research Reports | ||||||
| Volume: | 74 | ||||||
| Page Start/End: | 177 - 184 | ||||||
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| Publication Type: | MonographSeries | ||||||
| Abstract: | discusses the succession of waterfronts from the Roman period, when the erection of grain storage buildings reflects the presence of the Ninth Legion, to post-medieval times, including the possible location of the eighth- to ninth-century wic at Fishergate; evidence for Anglo-Scandinavian river frontages; the later history of the Foss and King's Fishpool; reclamation of the Ouse banks with river walls in the fifteenth century; York's role as a berth for international traders prior to the development of Hull; and the role of York's religious houses in the development of the waterfront | ||||||
| Year of Publication: | 1991 | ||||||
| ISBN: | 1-872414-05-2 | ||||||
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| Created Date: | 22 Apr 2005 |
