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| HER Number: | MYO4637 |
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| Type of record: | Monument |
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| Name: | YORK CITY WALLS VICTORIA BAR |
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Summary
This gate was opened in the walls in 1831 as a consequence of the increased population in Nunnery Lane. There is a wide round-headed central arch, two smaller side arches being added on the south side in 1864 and the south side in 1877. During its construction the remains of an earlier arched gateway 8 feet high and 6 feet wide were found. This had been blocked in haste. 12th century documents refer to `Lounelith' gate. Th e associated street, Lounlithgate, ran past St Mary Bishophill to the river.
Monument Type(s)
- TOWN GATE (Documented C12, Medieval - 1100 AD to 1199 AD)
- TOWN GATE (Built 1831, Early 19th Century - 1831 AD to 1831 AD)
- TOWN GATE (Ext 1864-77, Mid 19th Century to Late 19th Century - 1864 AD to 1877 AD)
Protected Status
- Listed Building
- Conservation Area
- Scheduled Monument
Full description
Victoria Bar constructed 1838, foot arches added 1864 and 1877. All structures of magnesian limestone ashlar except for Victoria Bar steps of orange brick with stone treads and cast-iron balustrade and handrail.
Victoria Bar exterior: semicircular carriage arch of 2 chamfered orders flanked by single chamfered pedestrian arches. Incised stone above central arch reads: Victoria Bar erected by Public Subscription under the direction of The City Commissioners AD1836 George Hudson Esq Lord Mayor.
Extract from English Heritage LB download dated: 22/08/2005
RCHME, 1972, An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume II The Defences, p93 (Monograph). SYO63.
Sources and further reading
| --- | Monograph: RCHME. 1972. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in the City of York, Volume II The Defences. p93. |
Related records
| MYO1715 | Part of: York City Walls (Baille Hill to Barker Tower) (Monument) |
| MYO1715 | Related to: York City Walls (Baille Hill to Barker Tower) (Monument) |
| MYO3631 | Part of: York City Walls in entirety (Monument) |
| MYO4638 | Related to: YORK CITY WALL between Tower 6 and 7 (Monument) |
| MYO1715 | Part of: York City Walls (Baille Hill to Barker Tower) (Monument) |
| MYO1715 | Related to: York City Walls (Baille Hill to Barker Tower) (Monument) |
| MYO4657 | Related to: YORK CITY WALLS RAMPART (Tower 1 to Victoria Bar) (Monument) |
| MYO4658 | Related to: YORK CITY WALLS RAMPART (Victoria Bar to Micklegate Bar) (Monument) |
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