During the course of the First World War, Walmgate Stray, like many other public open spaces, was utilised by the army as a training area, providing soldiers with experience of digging trench lines and possibly of combat within them. The remains of ...

During the course of the First World War, Walmgate Stray, like many other public open spaces, was utilised by the army as a training area, providing soldiers with experience of digging trench lines and possibly of combat within them. Trenches 5 and 6...

Trenches 5 and 6, in the centre of the Stray, and close to its south-west corner have been identified. Although these are the same width as the firing trenches, around 0.9m, they are laid out in an irregular zigzag pattern and are similar in form to...

Small lengths of zigzag trenches have been identified. These may have always been discontinuous features but it is also possible that they are the remains of larger trench systems which are no longer fully visible on the surface.

A number of small rectangular pits, between 1.5m to 3m wide, have been recorded across Walmgate Stray. Some of these are fronted or surrounded by low banks, which are probably formed by up cast soil from the pits. The function and date of these feat...

Excavations at Walmgate/Willow Street in 1973 located a stone 14th century hall and two post-Mediaeval streets.

Georgian brick built farmhouse. Contributing to the street scene in a Conservation Area. Nominated for inclusion on the Local List of Heritage Assets.

Almshouse constructed circa 1739. The building is of two storeys with an arcaded front of seven arches. Also known as Mary Wandesford Old Maids Hospital and Wandesford Hospital.

War memorial, St Edwards Church, Dringhouses. War memorial commemorating the First World War dedicated 30th September 1922, inscribed: IN PROUD AND LOVING/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ DRINGHOUSES WHO LAID/ DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR GOD/ AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT...

Celtic style cross on square base. Inscription: (NAMES)/ IN THANKFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF FULFORD WHO DIED FOR GOD FOR KING FOR COUNTRY/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)