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Davy Tower

The base of Davy Tower dates from the early 14th century. Its alternative name is 'The Tower of the Friars Minor', which referred to a nearby Franciscan Friary.

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Photo: Davy Tower and the west end of the city wall beside Tower Gardens (York, England).

The southeast elevation of Davy Tower at the west end of the short section of city wall that runs alongside Tower Gardens. The cranes on Queen's Staith and the River Ouse are also visible (extreme left).
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The stone-built sections of wall are the believed to be the oldest. The brick-built sections above date from circa 1750 and later.

As at Barker Tower, a chain was hung between Davy Tower and Skeldergate Postern Tower (on the opposite bank of the river) during the Medieval Period for defensive purposes and to control river traffic.

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Davy Tower
South Esplanade / Tower Gardens
York

 
Coordinates
Latitude: 53.955084000000
Longitude: -1.081483000000

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