The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn is an ale-house for bargees located on Hauling Lane in Acaster Malbis. It dates from the mid-18th century and has undergone later additions and alterations, including the rebuilding of the left gable, an outshut, and a single-storey range to the rear. There are extensions to the left and a porch added around 1960, which are of no particular interest. The building is constructed of pinkish-orange brick and features a Welsh slate roof. It retains its original lobby-entry plan and is two storeys high with two first-floor windows. There is a flight of steps leading to the original off-centre entrance, which has a six-fielded-panel door. The current entrance is through a porch with 20th-century glazed doors to the right. The ground floor has two 20-pane sash windows with 18th-century glazing bars, while the first floor features a band and 12-pane sliding sashes. A ridge stack is present. Inside, there is a restored inglenook fireplace with an ornate 19th-century bread oven made by J. Walker of York, along with a kettle arm. Some original beams can still be seen in the ceilings.