It was built up in 12th century, around which time, the town's fortification were expanded.
[1][2] In 1346, a Carmelite friary was built to the south-west of the street.
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council describes it as one of the town's "most prestigious thoroughfares", with "massive scale, stone construction and blend of civic and corporate character".
Scot Lane leads off the north-east side, and Priory Place and Priory Walk lead off the south-west side.
[26] Although unlisted, the Danum Hotel, built in 1908, is another prominent building.