Jacob’s Well
Previously the parish room for the Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, this unusual medieval building was an inn for much of its life following the Dissolusion of the priory …
Holy Trinity, King’s Square
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
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 …
St Mary, Bishophill Junior
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, …
St Lawrence, Lawrence St
The ruined tower standing apart from the Victorian church is at least 12th century, with a Norman doorway.
The Norman House
Only two walls of this house on Stonegate, dating from 1180, remain. Made from dressed stone, it was a high-status building – most houses at this time were timber-built. A …
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 …
St Martin cum Gregory, Micklegate
The base of the tower is built from Roman masonry from the Temple of Mithras which stood opposite the gate, as part Eboracum’s civilian complex or Colonia. The church is …
12 Newgate
Dating from 1337, this is probably the second-oldest house in York. No 12 is one of a number of houses in a block that ran 130ft in length. None of …