Mystery wall.

Richard Wyatt

Spotted in the end wall of a run of Georgian terraces in York Street and near Abbey Court Yard. Can anyone tell me what these strange holes mean? Is it a specially shaped block of Bath stone that originally had a use elsewhere?

Barry Mulholland – who is a follower of the Virtual Museum – has emailed to say: “Interesting. They look like they have been cut into the existing wall (see the existing arch over the central unit).

Could they be bat holes, which often have a funnel up to the roost? Don’t ask me how or why!”

Thanks for that Barry. Any other thoughts on the subject folks?

Two rows of holes on the end wall of a Georgian terrace in York Street.
Two rows of holes on the end wall of a Georgian terrace in York Street.
A closer view. Does anyone know what they are?
A closer view. Does anyone know what they are?

Published by Richard Wyatt

Freelance Journalist, broadcaster, columnist and local historian. Director of Bath Newseum. Married and lives in Bath. Interested in local history, architecture and visual display in museums and urban spaces.