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

Ye Olde Starre Inn

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

1. Ye Olde Starre Inn Marker

Inscription. York’s Oldest Licensed Inn, Established 1644 The inn used to be a posting house (a post for changing coach horses. But not necessarily as an office for posting letters). Before 1733 it was open to Stonegate, being accessed by gates into the street at the rear, stabling extended to an entrance in the present Duncombe place.
At the end of the Starre Inne passage is Starre Yard, where there was once a well, this was the only local supply of pure water for many generations. The well would have supplied water to the inn's own brewhouse
The courtyard has a peculiar acoustic feature... From the yard one of York Minster's Towers can be seen and it is said that when at the top of the tower in favourable weather conditions, the conversations of people in the yard can be heard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.

Location. 53° 57.674′ N, 1° 5.006′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Stonegate and Little Stonegate, on the left when traveling north. Located in the courtyard of Ye Olde Starre Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Stonegate, York, England YO1 8AS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guy Fawkes (within shouting distance of this marker); Boer War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Guy Fawkes (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Michael-Le-Belfrey (within shouting distance of this marker); Punch Bowl (within shouting distance of this marker); Minster Gates (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miles Coverdale (about 90 meters away); Davygate (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . . Ye Olde Starre Inn - Greene King Pubs. (Submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

2. Ye Olde Starre Inn Marker

Ye Olde Starre Inn Entrance on Stonegate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

3. Ye Olde Starre Inn Entrance on Stonegate

Ye Olde Starre Inn Sign on Stonegate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018

4. Ye Olde Starre Inn Sign on Stonegate

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.