Abbots Staith Buildings

Abbots Staith Buildings is a two-story H-shaped structure of magnesian limestone with red brick additions to the upper levels, located along Water Lane in Selby. The structure contains five original first-floor windows and two doors fitted with medieval metalwork.

Built around 1500 for the monks of Selby Abbey, the building served as a warehouse for goods transported via the Ouse River. This role as a trading facility shaped Selby's growth as an important river port.

The building shows how closely religious institutions were tied to commerce in Selby. Its structure tells of the abbey's role in handling and storing goods that moved through the river trade network.

The building is visible from the outside and easily accessible along Water Lane, allowing visitors to examine the architecture in detail. The location offers good photo opportunities and is part of a broader walking route through Selby's historic town center.

Inside the building are thick limestone walls that create separate sections and preserve the original layout of a functioning 16th-century warehouse. This internal division offers visitors insight into how goods were practically organized during medieval trade operations.

Location: Selby

GPS coordinates: 53.78570,-1.06671

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06