Skipton in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Black Horse

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 19, 2025

1. Black Horse Marker

Inscription. In every town, the inn or tavern has a long history, often as old as the original hamlet itself. Early history of The Black Horse Hotel at Skipton is vague. Although, it is reputed that this site housed the horses of Richard duke of Gloucester (who later became King Richard III), when he was Lord of the Honour of Skipton from 1476 - 1485. A mounting block and plaque can be found outside in commemoration.

Another local tradition recalls how, during the Civil War, when Skipton Castle was the last Royalist Stronghold in Yorkshire to surrender to the Roundheads, a troop of Cromwell's Soldiers arrived and were served poisoned ale.

The present building was erected in 1676, and was an alehouse known as the 'Kings Head' until the 1720's.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1476.

Location. 53° 57.759′ N, 2° 0.992′ W. Marker is in Skipton, England, in North Yorkshire. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16-18 High Street, Skipton, England BD23 1FD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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.

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 19, 2025

2. Black Horse and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.