St Cuthbert, Peasholme Green
The site of this church is one of the oldest foundations in York. A place of worship has likely stood here since the 7th century. The existing building dates back …
The site of this church is one of the oldest foundations in York. A place of worship has likely stood here since the 7th century. The existing building dates back …
Aldwark is a street that gets its name from ‘Old earthwork’ or ‘old fortification’ and was so named because the Roman wall that surrounded York ran near here. Aldwark is …
Known as Konungsgarthr or King’s Garth in the 10th century, some have suggested this small square was the site of the royal palace of the Kings of Deira, Northumbria and, …
York Minster is one of the greatest cathedrals in northern Europe, and part of a tradition of sanctity that stretches back to antiquity. The present building is located on the …
York’s oldest church, it is situated within what was the colonia or civilian quarter of the Roman garrison of Eboracum. Pieces of Roman tilework can be seen in the tower, …
Coppergate was a large urban archaeological excavation, conducted prior to the redevelopment of this part of York, from 1976 to 1981. The dig revealed 2,000 years of history, including Roman …