Finding Medieval York - Walking the Snickelways and Ginnels of Medieval York

An Ancient Chapel Hides Steps Away From a Modern Shopping District

Bedern Chapel, the remains of the Chapel of the College of the Vicars Choral of York Minster. This 14th century chapel, consecrated in 1349, can only be reached via one of York's mysterious snickelways.

© Ferne Arfin

The chapel was once part of the College of the Vicars Choral of York Minster and was consecrated in 1349. According to author Mark W. Jones, its name means house of prayer.

Check out Jones's wonderful little book, A Walk Around the Snickelways of York(Compare Prices) to discover more of medieval York hidden along its secret passages, snickelways and ginnels.

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• Entering Medieval York - High Petergate from Bootham Bar
• The Real Hole-in-the-Wall in Medieval York
• One of the Best Views of York Minster
• Another Secret Passage in York
• An Ancient Chapel Hides Steps Away From a Modern Shopping District