Historic York Sites
York’s architectural heritage is represented through a diverse range of structures, from the 11th-century Clifford’s Tower to a 1960s Cold War bunker. This collection includes the ruins of the Benedictine St Mary’s Abbey, the medieval Micklegate Bar gatehouse, and the restored 18th-century Holgate Windmill. Historic river crossings like the 17th-century Kexby Old Bridge and the Blue Bridge highlight the city’s long-standing strategic and industrial importance.
A Clifford's Tower
A silent witness of York's long history, the tower was built by William the Conqueror and it's the last remnant of York Castle.
B Remains of Saint Mary's Abbey
The Abbey of St Mary is a ruined Benedictine abbey in York, England and a scheduled monument.
C Micklegate Bar Museum
The City Walls Experience at Micklegate Bar is located in the southern gatehouse of the historical city walls of York, England.
D The Blue Bridge
There are nine bridges across the River Ouse within the city of York, England, and sixteen smaller bridges and passages across the narrower…
E York Cold War Bunker
The York Cold War Bunker is a two-storey, semi-subterranean, Cold War bunker in the Holgate area of York, England, built in 1961 to monitor…
F Holgate Windmill
Holgate Windmill is a tower mill at Holgate in York, North Yorkshire, England which has been restored to working order.
Kexby Old Bridge
Grade II* listed stone bridge over the River Derwent, dating from 1650. It features three arches and replaced an earlier 15th-century structure.
Elvington Lane
Historic stone bridge crossing the River Derwent near the village of Elvington, connecting local routes east of York.
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