Brushed metal plaque № 41072

The Unicorn An old inn and posting house known by this heraldic sign since c.1760, succeeding the old Unicorn in the market place. Earlier this was an inn of unknown name which made its own malt in a kiln at the back. Part of the building is of 16th-century date. Inside is an old letter-box used to collect mail before red cast-iron post-boxes were introduced. The first post office in Richmond was in Finkle Street. Behind the inn was extensive stabling for coach-horses which were fed and rested here. Carriers to Swaledale and Arkengarthdale left from the rear yard and travelled up Hurgill Road before the present Reeth Road was built in 1836. Newbiggin (Anglo-Scandinavian for 'new settlement') has been an important street in Richmond since the town was founded in the 11th century.

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