Monk Bar in York
History
Monk Bar in York was built in several stages, beginning in the early 14th century. The upper story was added in 1484 during the reign of King Richard III.
Monk Bar in York
Architecture
The approach to Monk Gate was once guarded by a barbican, but that was removed in 1825. The gateway still contains a portcullis and features a number of “murder holes” through which missiles could be dropped on potential attackers.
Monk Bar and Goodramgate in York
Modern Usage
Monk Bar contains a narrow stairway giving access to those visitors who wish to walk along York’s city walls. Monk Gate also contains the Richard III Experience visitor attraction.
Richard III Experience
Seemingly demonized for eternity by William Shakespeare, Richard III’s reputation has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years. This reappraisal followed the discovery of the king’s skeleton at the former Greyfriars Friary Church in Leicester and its reburial at Leicester Cathedral in 2015.
The last Plantagenet king of England, Richard ruled from 1483-1485 before he was deposed and killed by Henry Tudor, the Earl of Richmond, the future Henry VII, at the Battle of Bosworth.
The Richard III Experience includes suits of armour from the period, information about the War of the Roses, between the houses of York and Lancaster as well as multimedia and interactive exhibits.
A similar exhibition is the Henry VII Experience at Mickelgate Bar. Both are open every day from April to October: 10 am to 5 pm; November to March: 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Information Sign in York
Nearby
Visitors to York should also visit the nearby Jorvik Viking Centre or Cliffords Tower. Other places of interest in York include York Minster, the Roman column at York Minster, the National Railway Museum, and the city walls. The Undercroft Museum beneath the cathedral is another standout museum in the city.
Roman column at York Minster
Access – Getting There
Monk Bar is located at the north end of Goodramgate in central York. The Monk Bar Car Park is nearby. Monk Bar is also within walking distance of York’s railway station.
Monk Bar
Goodramgate
York YO1 7LQ
Map of York
Accommodation in York
Places to stay in York include the four-star Gray’s Court Hotel, the four-star Dean Court Hotel, the four-star Hilton York and the four-star Holiday Inn York City Centre. The Principal York close to York Station is a five-star property.
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