jan 1, 1541 - limehouse
Description:
In York in 1421 this was a building where lime was stored for the masons who were working on major projects. 60 quarters were purchased at Sherburn and four men were paid <i>pro cariagio … usque lymehouse Beatri Petri infra clausum </i>, York (SS35/44). A Bridlington Priory place-name may have the same origin: 1541-2 <i>a cottage called the lime hows </i> (YRS80/48).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1541
Now
~ 484 years ago