The Treasurer's House stands in the shadow of York Minster, built on the site of the medieval residence of the Treasurer of York Minster — an office abolished by Henry VIII. The current building dates mainly from the late 17th and early 18th centuries, though its fabric incorporates much earlier material. The house was restored and redecorated by industrialist Frank Green between 1897 and 1930, who filled it with antique furniture and then gave the whole lot to the National Trust. The state rooms are among the most complete Edwardian-era interiors in Yorkshire.
The cellar is the most famous part of the house, at least in ghost-story terms. Harry Martindale's account has been investigated and discussed for decades: it is consistent with what archaeologists know about the Roman road below the building, and the description of the soldiers' equipment — dull green armour, not the gleaming bronze of Hollywood epics — matches what scholars believe legionaries actually wore. Whether you believe the story or not, the cellar itself is atmospheric enough. National Trust membership covers entry; otherwise there is a charge.