There is also a complex of rock-cut caves, under buildings at the lower end of the street, which is a scheduled monument.

This suggests that it was constructed soon after the Norman Conquest for the French followers of William Peverel, the first Sheriff of Nottinghamshire.

As well as a route to the castle, it is likely it was the original access to St Nicholas Church, founded in the 11th or 12th century, a role it fulfilled until the construction of Maid Marian Way.

[1][8][9] The street was bisected in 1958 by the construction of Maid Marian Way, resulting in the loss of several fine properties, including number 35, St Nicholas Rectory of 1886 by Watson Fothergill and number 37 which was St Nicholas’ Parish Rooms.

In the late 20th century, many of the former houses and warehouses were converted to office use, but more recently several buildings have been turned into student accommodation.