Reports from the Centre for Human Palaeoecology, University of York [20pt, bold]

A small assemblage of animal bones and marine shells was recovered from Mill Mount, Tadcaster Road, York, during excavations in 2004. An assessment of these remains was undertaken. The preservation of the animal remains was consistently fair throughout the assemblage. Two phases contained reasonable quantities of bone. Phase 1 (Roman) material consisted of a mixture of remains from the major domestic mammals together with a few more unusual species. Phase 3 (Medieval) material was smaller in quantity, but again consisted of mostly domestic mammal bones. Given the small size of the assemblage its potential for further work is limited. It is recommended that an archive be made of the Phase 1 material, and, if tighter dating can be obtained, also the Phase 3 material. The Centre for Human Palaeoecology brings together archaeological scientists within the University of York whose research interests include past human activity, economy and environment. Disclaimer: this report is one of a series produced by staff and colleagues of the Centre for Human Palaeoecology, based in the Department of Archaeology, University of York. It contains material that may eventually be intended for publication and, as such, may represent only an interim statement. When quoting this report, please refer to it in this way: