Knaresborough Synagogue blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Knaresborough Synagogue. In the 13th century a Jewish community lived and worshipped in Knaresborough. The Synagogue was situated at the exit to Synagogue Lane, at the rear of these buildings, the exact location is unknown. It is believed the Knaresborough Jewish community was dissolved in 1275, before all of the Jewish faith were expelled from England in 1290 Recorded plaque organisation: Knaresborough Civic Society.

Knaresborough Synagogue was a place of worship for a Jewish community in the 13th century; the site marks an early presence of Jews in medieval Yorkshire before their expulsion from England in 1290.