What is recorded here
So called as early as 1378. Perhaps one of the first medieval streets in the City to have a paved way. It was the scene of public markets and gatherings, proclamations and punishments. Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland, was beheaded here on 22nd August
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- Operator
- York Civic Trust
Places near here
The Herbert HouseListed building · 27 yd
The Golden Fleece Public House and Attached Outbuilding at RearListed building · 32 yd
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PetergateMemorial · 333 yd
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Tower GardensVisitor information · 443 yd
York, York MinsterCathedral (period Unassigned) · 469 yd
26 and 28, PavementListed building · 60 yd
The Blue BellListed building · 62 yd
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