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The Knavesmire is one of a number of large, marshy undeveloped areas within the city of York in North Yorkshire, England, which are collectively known as ''Strays''. Knavesmire, together with Hob Moor, comprises Micklegate Stray.〔http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=36385 Retrieved on 27 August 2013〕 It has been suggested that the name 'Knavesmire' may share a derivation with Knaresborough—Cenward's mire.〔http://dlhg.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/0/5/3905109/knavesmire_leaflet.pdf Retrieved on 27 August 2013〕 ==History== Situated in the south-west of the city, some distance outside the historic walls, Knavesmire's low-lying position makes it liable to severe flooding in times of heavy rain. As a consequence, it remained undeveloped as the city expanded around it. The Knavesmire was the site of York Golf course for many years. During the second world war, parts of the Knavesmire were farmed, while other parts were used for military purposes including an anti-aircraft battery and a prisoner of war transit camp which was located near the grandstand.〔http://dlhg.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/0/5/3905109/knavesmire_leaflet.pdf Retrieved on 27 August 2013〕 Knavesmire was also the site of Knavesmire Secondary School, which then became one of the campuses of The College of Law till 2014. Millthorpe School uses the Knavesmire for cross country running. Knavesmire Primary School is located on Campleshon Road, at the southern end of Knavesmire Road. In 1864 a letter was sent to the York press from H J Jenkinson of the Leeds football club suggesting that the citizens of York form a football team and that they should play a friendly match on Knavesmire. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Knavesmire」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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