The remains of four lines of practice trenches, all front line 'firing trenches', have been identified spread out across the Stray. Trench 1 lies in the strip of groung running between The Retreat and Low Moor Allotments.

During the course of the First World War, Walmgate Stray, like many other public open spaces, was utilised by the army as a training area, providing soldiers with experience of digging trench lines and possibly of combat within them. The remains of ...

During the course of the First World War, Walmgate Stray, like many other public open spaces, was utilised by the army as a training area, providing soldiers with experience of digging trench lines and possibly of combat within them. The remains of ...

During the course of the First World War, Walmgate Stray, like many other public open spaces, was utilised by the army as a training area, providing soldiers with experience of digging trench lines and possibly of combat within them. The remains of ...

During the course of the First World War, Walmgate Stray, like many other public open spaces, was utilised by the army as a training area, providing soldiers with experience of digging trench lines and possibly of combat within them. Trenches 5 and 6...

Trenches 5 and 6, in the centre of the Stray, and close to its south-west corner have been identified. Although these are the same width as the firing trenches, around 0.9m, they are laid out in an irregular zigzag pattern and are similar in form to...

Small lengths of zigzag trenches have been identified. These may have always been discontinuous features but it is also possible that they are the remains of larger trench systems which are no longer fully visible on the surface.

A number of small rectangular pits, between 1.5m to 3m wide, have been recorded across Walmgate Stray. Some of these are fronted or surrounded by low banks, which are probably formed by up cast soil from the pits. The function and date of these feat...

Excavations at Walmgate/Willow Street in 1973 located a stone 14th century hall and two post-Mediaeval streets.

Georgian brick built farmhouse with 6 panel door with ornate transom and 16 pane sash windows to front. Contributing to the street scene in a Conservation Area. Nominated for inclusion on the Local List of Heritage Assets.