Anchor Passage

Anchor Passage

The twitten Anchor Passage takes its name from the Anchor Inn which, between 1834 and 1905, stood at the top of the passage between 5 & 6 East Ascent.

In the late 19th century there were reports of the steps leading up to the Anchor Inn being dangerous and needing repair and another, which stated the footpath needed re-paving.

The passageway was closed off by means of two gates appearing at either end of the passageway in 2002 which led to an inquiry as to whether the twitten was a legitimate public 'right of way'. Upon the inquiry results being appealed in 2016, the passageway was formally declared a public right of way