York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Golden Fleece

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

1. Golden Fleece Marker

Inscription.

These are the oldest, and most haunted, licensed premises in York. Mentioned in the city Archives as far back as 1503, this historic, wooden-framed building is without foundations - which would explain our crooked staircases, and odd nooks and crannies.

Belonging to, and aptly named by, The Merchant Adventurers who were responsible for the burgeoning 14th century woollen trade on the river Ouse, the premises have also been owned by Sir John Peckett, Lord Mayor Of York in 1702 Lady Peckett is still frequently seen...
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This Historic Inn was featured on televisions Most Haunted and is considered by many to be the most haunted Pub in York.
The site of many Old Peculier goings on...

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1503.

Location. 53° 57.523′ N, 1° 4.781′ W. Marker is in York, England. It is at the intersection of Pavement and Shambles, on the right when traveling north on Pavement. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Pavement, York, England YO1 9UP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: York Methodists (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Shambles (about 120 meters away); Coppergate (about 150 meters away); St. Sampson’s Church (about 150 meters away); Old White Swan (about 210 meters away); Castlegate House (about 210 meters away); St George’s Hall Cinema (about 210 meters away); Fairfax House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . . Golden Fleece, York. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 18, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

2. Golden Fleece Marker

Golden Fleece Pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

3. Golden Fleece Pub

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

4. Golden Fleece Pub

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on April 23, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.