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An archaeological Excavation at East Road, Northallerton North Yorkshire Post-Excavation Assessment Report |
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Pre-Construct Archaeology (Lincoln) unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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| Abstract: |
This report details the results and working methods of an archaeological excavation undertaken by Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited at East Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The development site encompassed parts of approximately ten ancient burgage plots - the long narrow plots organised end-on to main thoroughfares that were a characteristic feature of medieval town plans.The earliest evidence for human activity at the site originated from the late 1st century AD, specifically the period of the Roman invasion of northern England. Evidence for occupation of the site at this time comprised linear features and simple linear structures, broadly indicative of land or stock management.There was no evidence for further activity at the site until the medieval period, when a ladder of burgage plots was set-out, these probably to the rear (east) of, but directly associated with, street frontage properties along (what is now) High Street. Dating evidence indicates that the burgage plots were probably installed from the 12th century onwards, with re-organisation and general utilisation of the plots throughout the medieval period. Structural remains of medieval date were recorded at the southern limit of the site and various other specific types of activity, such as well digging, were also recorded.The archaeological record shows that there was a hiatus in activity at the site during the late medieval period. Thereafter, several sub-phases of post-medieval activity were identified, incorporating evidence of waste from specific commercial operations, possibly a tawyer, parchment maker or roofer in the mid to late 18th century, and a fishmonger around the turn of the 20th century. Many structures of post-medieval date were recorded, mostly below ground, although standing remains derived from a 19th century or earlier building were recorded in the northernmost excavation area prior to ground reduction.The archaeological project at East Road is important in a local and regional context as it offered a rare opportunity to examine the development of an extensive backlot area close to the historic core of a market town from medieval times to the present day. In addition, the evidence of earlier, Roman, activity is of significance, as it indicates, albeit in fragmentary form, hitherto unknown utilisation of the area at the time of Roman military occupation of northern England. |
| Author: |
R Taylor-Wilson
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| Publisher: |
Pre-Construct Archaeology Limited
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| Year of Publication: |
2005
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| Locations: |
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North Yorkshire |
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NORTHALLERTON |
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East Road, Northallerton |
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East Road |
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High Street |
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Hambleton |
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Northallerton |
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England |
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North Yorkshire |
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Northallerton North Yorkshire |
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East Road Northallerton North Yorkshire |
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Grid Reference: 437020, 493710 (Easting, Northing)
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| post-medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| medieval (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 20th century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Saxon (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| mid to late 18* century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| market town (Auto Detected Subject) |
| archaeological trial trenching evaluation (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Roman (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 12th century (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| 17th August 2000 (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| late 1st century AD (Auto Detected Temporal) |
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BIAB
(ADS Grey Literature Library)
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| Created Date: |
28 Nov 2016 |
