St Mary’s Abbey
Originally dedicated to St Olave in 1055, this Benedictine abbey was re-established shortly after William I’s ‘harrowing of the north.’ It became one of the richest abbeys in the country, …
St Mary, Bishophill Senior
All that remains of this church, demolished in the 1960s, is a community garden, which is situated alongside a snickelway called Carr’s Lane. Excavations revealed that the church stood on …
Holy Trinity, Micklegate
On the site of a pre-conquest building, it includes remnants of a Benedictine priory church. It is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as one of five great northern …
St Olave’s, Marygate
Within the walls of St Mary’s Abbey, this church is thought to have been founded by Earl Siward of Northumbria – best-known for his campaign against the Scots that led …
St Saviour, St Saviourgate
A church has stood on this site since the 11th century, although the present building dates from the 15th. St Saviourgate was a fashionable street in Georgian times, but its …
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 …
Hospitium
The Hospitium is a large stone and timber-framed building, once part of St Mary’s abbey. Its original use is unknown, but it may have been used as a storehouse, or …
St Helens, Stonegate
Situated on the site of the main entrance to the Roman legionary headquarters, it includes an historic churchyard. It’s prominent position suggests it is a site of ancient sanctity. Inside …
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 …
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 Margaret, Walmgate
Six medieval churches were located in the Walmgate area, but now only two remain. The building dates from the 12th century, although the brick tower is 17th century. The Norman …
All Saints, North St
Founded in 1089, the church grew over subsequent centuries to include up to five altars in the church, but these were removed during the Reformation. The spire is 14th century. …