Medieval Knaresborough

Church and pilgrimage dominated medieval life in Knaresborough. Knaresborough was also a busy market town and royal residence. We are exploring life in medieval Knaresborough and looking at the history of Knaresborough’s many medieval and Tudor buildings.  

Saint Robert’s Cave, Knaresborough Priory and the Chapel of the Lady of the Crag were nationally important destinations for pilgrims.