Knavesmire
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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. This place includes an area of execution known as York Tyburn.
Path on the edge of the Knavesmire
York's Tyburn at Knavesmire
Dick Turpin was hanged at Knavesmire in 1739
Knavesmire from South Bank
Strays of York
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The Strays of York is a collective name for four areas of open land, comprising in all over 800 acres (3.2 km2), within the City of York. Their individual names are Bootham Stray, Micklegate Stray, Monk Stray and Walmgate Stray.
Walmgate Stray
The Hob Stone and the Plague Stone between the Knavesmire and Hob Moor