Golden Fleece Inn, York

The Golden Fleece, York

The Golden Fleece is an inn in York, England, which has a free house pub on the ground floor and four guest bedrooms above.

History

The Golden Fleece was mentioned in the York City Archives as far back as 1503.[1] The back yard of the inn is named "Lady Peckett's Yard" after Alice Peckett, the wife of John Peckett who owned the premises as well as being Lord Mayor of York around 1702.[2]

The inn was rebuilt in the 19th century. In 1983, it was designated as a grade II listed building by English Heritage.[3]

Architecture

The pub is situated on The Pavement in the centre of York. It is next to the Herbert House, a Grade I listed building which has a first floor jetty incorporated into a side passage of the Golden Fleece. It is opposite the historic street called The Shambles.

The pub has a recognisable large golden fleece hanging above the door. Whilst the pub has a narrow frontage, it is very deep, with a front bar, a corridor containing staircases and toilets leading to second bar, and past that a space with dining tables. There is further dining space upstairs, in an old-fashioned room complete with a set of armour.

Food

The pub's menu is modern, with options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.

Hauntings

The inn claims to be the most haunted public house in the City of York.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Garrison, Gordon G. (5 May 2002). "Travel: Step back in time in York". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Lady’s Peckett’s Yard, Pavement". York Conservation Trust. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Historic England. "The Golden Fleece Public House and attached outbuildings at rear (1256915)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  4. ↑ Casey, Vinny (14 May 2003). "York Guide". Telegraph. Retrieved 9 December 2008.

Coordinates: 53°57′31″N 1°04′47″W / 53.958712°N 1.079675°W / 53.958712; -1.079675

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