lane from the staithes, York stone plaque

This stone commemorative plaque records: This stone marks the site of one of the ancient common lanes leading from the staithes into the city along the south eastern side of the Roman fortress. Formerly a ward boundary, the old lane also divided the parishes of Saint Martin Coney Street & Saint Michael Spurriergate the boundaries of which now run through these premises.

This lane marks an ancient path from the staithes into York, once dividing the parishes of Saint Martin Coney Street and Saint Michael Spurriergate. It reflects the city's Roman fortress origins.