YORK
Icehouse SE 605 522
The icehouse near to Monk Bar probably dates from the late 18th century.
Lendal Bridge Tollhouse SE 599 519
Lendal Bridge was designed by Thomas Page, who also designed Westminster Bridge, and the stone mason was George Milburn. It was built 1861 to 1863, replacing the previous bridge that collapsed during construction in 1861, killing five men.
The toll to cross was a halfpenny for foot passengers, a penny for animals and twopence for horse-drawn vehicles. The last toll charged was in 1894.
The toll to cross was a halfpenny for foot passengers, a penny for animals and twopence for horse-drawn vehicles. The last toll charged was in 1894.
Museum Gardens Lodge SE 600 520
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The Museum Gardens Lodge was designed by G.F.Jones in a Gothic Revival style in 1874.
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Observatory SE 599 520
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The octagonal Observatory was built in 1832-33 and it is thought to have been designed by J. Smeaton, the designer of the Eddystone Lighthouse.
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Middlethorpe Hall Dovecote SE 599 486
In 1681, Sir Henry Thomson recorded that it cost £115 to build the 'Dove=coat'.
After Middlethorpe Hall was bought by Historic Houses Hotels in 1980, they rebuilt the dovecote.
After Middlethorpe Hall was bought by Historic Houses Hotels in 1980, they rebuilt the dovecote.
