Whitby 199 steps
| Whitby 199 steps | |
|---|---|
The 199 steps at Whitby | |
| Type | Stone steps |
| Location | Whitby, North Yorkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 54°29′19″N 0°36′40″W / 54.4887°N 0.611°W |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | The Church Stairs |
| Designated | 23 February 1954 |
| Reference no. | 1316348 |
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The Whitby 199 steps (also known as The Church Stairs and Jacob's Ladder), is a grade I listed structure between the Old Town and St Mary's Church, in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England. The 199 steps have been recorded since at least 1370, and until the 1770s, were made of wood. The flight of steps was viewed as a measure of the Christian determination of pilgrims up to Whitby Abbey (and later, the church), and have also served as a tourist attraction being mentioned in the book Dracula, by Bram Stoker.