Severus Hill

About Severus Hill

Severus Hill in York is a place of environmental, natural and historical significance. A mile outside of the city walls it stands 35 metres above sea level in the community of Holgate. Formed in the last ice age, with historical connections to Roman Emperors, the World War II blitz, and Victorian day trippers.

The site has been locked up and left in recent years and nature has reclaimed, forming an island oasis - a green lung in the heart of York, providing a sanctuary for wildlife and nature to thrive. It contains calcareous grass, rare in the North, making it a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation. Google Map Link

Friends of
Severus Hill

Friends of Severus Hill are a community led not for profit organisation (awaiting Charitable status). Our primary aim is to work towards the acquisition and further preservation of Severus Hill, ensuring its environmental, natural and historical significance are protected and celebrated for future generations.

"In 2024 we all have a unique opportunity to do something good in saving Severus Hill"

Harry the Hedgehog's Spring Challenge

Become a Friend of Severus

Click below to find out more about our fundraising campaign to save Severus Hill and how a small donation will help us conserve the Wildlife, Environment, History and Heritage of Severus Hill.

Why Save Severus Hill?

Severus Hill is a 4-acre site is a former reservoir in York that has re-wilded over the last two decades with trees, shrub, and grassland and is now designated as a Site of Importance to Nature Conservation.

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Severus Hill