Knavesmire
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.
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Path on the edge of the Knavesmire | |
Knavesmire Location within North Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE592499 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO23 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
It has been suggested that the name 'Knavesmire' may share a derivation with Knaresborough—Cenward's mire.
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