St Trinity House is a historic group of four buildings in the centre of York, England. Listed at Grade II and forming the southern side of King's Square, parts of the range date from the early 18th century, with further alterations made over the following two hundred years. Their present addresses run from Nos. 3 to 4A King's Square. The Duke of York pub occupies Nos. 3 and 4; the current use of No. 4A, the oldest of the four, is not known. The only one with a rendered front, it adjoins 1 The Shambles, creating an L-shaped corner at the south-west of the square. In the early 20th century, both buildings housed G. Ackroyd Furniture Stores.
In 1430, the site contained shops known as Le Mercery and a building called Hellekeld (the dark well), thought to be a precursor to Pump Court.
Three of the buildings are 20th-century remodels of 15th-century (or earlier) structures, one of which was altered in the 17th century, while two were rebuilt in the early 18th century. The remaining building is a 20th-century structure. Each of the 15th-century buildings retains its timber framing.
The first floor of No. 4A is jettied towards Newgate and retains its dragon beam at that corner. The first building that appears to stand at the start of Newgate is actually 5 and 6 King's Court.
The buildings stood in the shadow of Holy Trinity Church, from which the range takes its named. The church occupied the north side of what was then King's Court from the 15th century until its demolition in 1937.
See also
Listed buildings in York (within the city walls, northern part)
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