St Sampson’s, Church Street
Located in the heart of York, the building stands over part of the Roman city wall. And within the boundary of its churchyard, a fragment of cross-shaft was found built …
All Saints, Pavement
Anglo-Saxon grave cover
A church has been located here since before the Norman Conquest. The minster church, according to legend originally built in 685 AD for St Cuthbert, would have …
St Mary, Castlegate
The church dates back to roughly 1020. A dedication stone inside reads that the church was built by ‘Efrard & Grim & Aese’ – likely Viking patrons. The remains of …
St George’s Chapel, St George’s Field
The Knights Templar owned a quantity of land in Yorkshire, including a preceptory at Copmanthorpe just outside York. Within the city they leased an spur of land south of York …
Minster Library
The building, once a private chapel for the Archbishop’s use, was built in 1230. It only became a library in 1810. With its modern extension, it now houses roughly 120,000 …
York Minster
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 …
Clifford’s Tower
Clifford’s Tower is a keep within the larger complex of York Castle. It is situated on top of an earthen mound, in typical Norman motte and bailey fashion. The original …