Collins, K. (2015). Clifton and Acomb Lead Renewals, York Archaeological Monitoring. Northern Archaeological Associates. https://doi.org/10.5284/1105157. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Clifton and Acomb Lead Renewals, York Archaeological Monitoring
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Abstract:		 Archaeological monitoring undertaken during the replacement of old lead water mains with plastic pipework within the Clifton/Bootham and Acomb districts of York, respectively to the north-west and west of the historic core of York. The monitored work comprised the excavation of a large number of pits within the pavement to facilitate the replacement of lead piping with plastic pipes, between the water main and domestic premises. Archaeological monitoring was agreed with the City of York Archaeologist, as the work was within areas of known archaeological remains of Roman and later date. The A19 through Clifton/Bootham follows the route of a Roman road, alongside which there have been numerous discoveries of human remains. These were often accompanied by grave goods including metalwork and complete ceramic vessels, and assemblages of oyster shells within some areas to the south of the A19 have been suggested to relate to burials. The area of Acomb investigated lay within a zone considered to include the route of the Roman road known as Dere Street, as it left the Legionary Fortress of Eboracum to head towards the regional centre of Isurium, near Boroughbridge. Excavations were undertaken by hand, frequently aided by a compressed air lance, with spoil removed by ‘Vac-Ex’ vacuum system. Most pits were partly within the footway or verge and partly within the roadway. In over 2,600 pits there were almost no archaeological features identified, and the few artefacts seen were within backfill of previous services and therefore unstratified. It was considered that there was the potential for encountering human remains and archaeological features. However, the previous disturbance, both from the original trenching for the water main and from subsequent repairs and other service installations, had removed almost all of the earlier stratigraphy, and presumably most artefactual evidence too.
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Author:		 K. Collins
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Publisher:		 Northern Archaeological Associates
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Year of Publication:		 2015
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Parish: York, unparished area
County: North Yorkshire
District: York
Country: England
Grid Reference: 459692, 452627 (Easting, Northing)
Grid Reference: 457475, 452226 (Easting, Northing)
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WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
FIELD OBSERVATION (MONITORING) (Event)
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Report id: 18/02
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Created Date:		 13 Mar 2023