Barker Lane
An ancient Lane, wide enough to now be navigable by car (just.) It connects Toft Green with Micklegate.
An ancient Lane, wide enough to now be navigable by car (just.) It connects Toft Green with Micklegate.
This lane passes the Ackhorne pub and connects the church of St Martin cum Gregory, Mickelgate with St Mary Church, Bishophill Junior.
Located next to the pub of the same name, this snickelway was once a busy thoroughfare to the market held at St Samson’s Square.
Possibly derived from the Germanic word ‘winkel’ meaning corner, it runs parallel to Nether Hornpot Lane.
Connecting Peter Lane with High Ousegate, at 2ft 7in wide it is York’s narrowest snickelway.
Beside the pub of the same name, this is York’s shortest snickelway. It connects High Petergate to Precentor’s Court, which provides excellent views of the Minster’s west front.
Linking Swinegate with Stonegate, this is York’s longest snickelway – nearly 220ft. The reconstructed Medieval House – Barley Hall – is located on this snickelway.
Previously a lovely snickelway-cum-garden showcasing ‘softpots’ – fabric plant pots (see photo), the snickelway has more recently been part of a haunted house experience and a retail outlet.
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