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Micklegate Bar

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Micklegate Bar

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Micklegate Bar

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Location: York, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Grace Mulligan

November 6, 2023

Micklegate Bar, the most significant among York's four primary medieval gateways, held a prominent role as the focal point for grand events. Its name, derived from 'Micklelith' meaning 'great street,' aptly reflects its significance.

Serving as the primary entrance to the city for those arriving from the South, this historic gate witnessed the passage of numerous reigning monarchs, who adhered to the tradition of seeking the Lord Mayor's permission before entering the city.

Theo

August 18, 2022

Micklegate Bar was the most important of York’s four main medieval gateways and the focus for grand events. The name comes from 'Micklelith', meaning great street.
It was the main entrance to the city for anyone arriving from the South. At least half a dozen reigning monarchs have passed through this gate and by tradition they stop here to ask the Lord Mayor's permission to enter the city.
The lower section of the bar dates from the 12th century, the top two storeys from the 14th. The building was inhabited from 1196. Like the other main gates, Micklegate Bar originally had a barbican built on the front, in this case demolished in 1826.
For centuries the severed heads of rebels and traitors were displayed above the gate, the many victims include Sir Henry Purcey (Hotspur) in 1403 and Richard, Duke of York in 1460. The last of the severed heads was removed in 1754.
historyofyork.org.uk/themes/norman/micklegate-bar

Franzl wandert 🥾

June 27, 2023

The southern main gate of York's old town houses a small museum on the history of the fortress. The city walls can be walked from here.

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Location: York, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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