York Historic Environment Record

A purpose-built public house c.1900 replacing an earlier pub on the same site. Formerly the Grey Mare, from at least 1817 to 1898 it was then known as The Marcia after a favourite York racehorse. For a short time it was known as The Poacher. For decades it provided the base for a range of sporting clubs and teams in Acomb, and thus provides a strong link with the social history of the village. It provides a notable architectural feature in Front Street. Nominated for inclusion on York's local list of heritage assets.