Overview

• Emergency repair work to a sinkhole on St Leonard’s Place in May revealed a void containing the remains of a 12th-13th century hospital.
• Archaeologists have identified the structure as St Leonard’s Hospital, once one of northern England’s largest medieval care facilities.
• After its destruction during the Reformation, the site became home to the Royal Mint and was redeveloped into a Georgian streetscape in 1836.
• St Leonard’s Place reopened on June 13 following a two-week diversion and the uncovered remains have been recorded in line with CIFA standards.
• York City Council thanked residents and commuters for their patience and said further analysis of the finds will continue.