Places (Gazetteer)

Foss Basin (also known as Castle Mills Lock Basin) lies on the River Foss between the Foss Barrier and Castle Mills Lock.

This attractive single arch (Grade II listed) structure was built in 1811-1812. The 'heritage style' lamp standards were installed in 1975.

The wharf and 18-inch guage tramway system were constructed in 1878 to serve a complex of military stores and workshops associated with Fulford Barracks.

Goodramgate links the heart of the city with Monk Bar. It is wider than most of York's medieval streets: a reflection of its importance and prosperity.

Grape Lane is now an attractive retail street in the heart of the medieval quarter. However, for centuries it was home to workshops, warehouses and brothels.

Externally, Gray's Court dates mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries, but it includes 12th century masonry (perhaps from the Medieval Treasurer's residence).

York's Grade I listed Guildhall was built in 1449. It was restored during the 1950s after being severely damaged by fire during a bombing raid on 29 April 1942.

High Petergate follows the alignment of the northwestern end of the Via Principalis (one of the main roads through the Roman fortress of Eboracum).

Between tower 31 and the site of tower 30, a pair of historic latrines (toilets / urinals) have been set into the City Walls beside the wall-top walkway.

Holgate Windmill is the oldest five-sailed windmill in the country (dating from circa 1792). It was restored to full working order between 2006 and 2012.

For almost 200 years, this carved wooden sign above the doorway of 35 Stonegate advertised a series of book-related businesses known as "The Sign of the Bible".

The earliest fragments of Holy Trinity Church date from the 12th century. The 15th century tower has a relatively modern, but rare saddleback roof.

This attractive facade on Tanner's Moat, with its gothic arches and contrasting brickwork, is all that remains of what was once the city's premiere horse hotel.

The Grade II listed Hospitium was probably built as a guest house for pilgrims visiting St Mary's Abbey. The oldest parts are 14th-15th century.

The Ice House is partially buried within the rampart (earth bank) beside the northern section of York's City Wall. Most visitors see it from the Wall Walk.

A plaque commemorating the Jewish population of York who died in 1190 during a period of civil disorder that has become known as 'the Massacre of the Jews'.

In 1854, York-born physician John Snow confirmed the link between cholera and polluted water by removing the handle of a communal water pump in London's Soho.

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a purpose-built visitor attraction that tells the story of the Coppergate area of York during the tenth century.

'The King's Fishpond' was a large man-made lake that was created by damming the River Foss. It formed a key part of the city's defences for almost 600 years.

This site has a fascinating history. From medieval times until 1539, it was the residence of the Abbot of St Mary’s Abbey. Until 1641, it was the official residence of the President of the King's 'Council in the North'.

King's Square lies on the site of a Viking palace. The triangular 'square' was created in 1937, after the redundant Holy Trinity church was demolished.

King's Staith was the city's main quayside during the medieval period. It is now a popular and characterful leisure location (except when the River Ouse is in flood).

Lady Row (60 to 72 Goodramgate) is the oldest-known timber-framed building in York. It was built in 1316 on land owned by the adjacant Holy Trinity Church.

This small formal garden between Leeman Road and the River Ouse was created to provide a pleasant contemplative setting for the city's main war memorial.