Knavesmire
Public open space in York, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the open parkland area of York where the racecourse is located. For the racecourse itself, see York Racecourse.
The Knavesmire is one of a number of large, marshy undeveloped areas within the city of York in North Yorkshire, England, which are collectively known as Strays. Knavesmire, together with Hob Moor, comprises Micklegate Stray.[1] This place includes an area of execution known as York Tyburn.
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Knavesmire | |
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Path on the edge of the Knavesmire | |
Location within North Yorkshire | |
OS grid reference | SE592499 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | YORK |
Postcode district | YO23 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
53.94204°N 1.09812°W / 53.94204; -1.09812 |
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It has been suggested that the name 'Knavesmire' may share a derivation with Knaresborough—Cenward's mire.[2]