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St Saviour's Church St. Saviour's Church dates from the 15th century, but was mostly rebuilt in 1844-5. It now houses "DIG": a unique archaeology-based children's activity centre. Read more
St Saviourgate St Saviourgate is lined with an eclectic mix of buildings. The architectural styles range from modified medieval, through classic Georgian and Victorian, to brutalist 1960s concrete. Read more
Statue of Friesian Bull Calf This statue of a Friesian bull-calf was cast in bronze using the 'lost-wax' process from a clay master created by local artist Sally Arnup. Read more
Stonegate Stonegate is a pleasant pedestrianised street on the alignment of the Roman 'Via Praetoria'. It boasts architecture from Norman to Victorian periods. Read more
Tactile Model of the York Minster Area A useful and interesting 'tactile model' of the area surrounding York Minster has been installed in Minster Yard, near the Minster's West Front. Read more
Terry Memorial Homes These almshouses were funded by public subscription and built in 1899 in memory of Sir Joseph Terry (who died the previous year). Read more
Tower 03 (aka Bitch-daughter Tower) Bitch-daughter Tower on the south corner of York's City Walls has been used as a defensive corner tower, a gaol, a Civil War watch tower and a 'cow house'. Read more
Tower 07 (aka Sadler Tower) The base of Tower 7 is believed to have been built circa 1250-60, which would make it one of the oldest surviving interval towers on York's City Walls. Read more
Tower 27 (aka Robin Hood Tower) Tower 27 (a.k.a. Robin Hood Tower) is located at the northernmost corner of York's City Walls. It was built by the Victorians to provide a viewing platform. Read more
Tower 32 (aka New Tower) Tower 32 on the northern section of York's City Wall has been known as the 'New Tower' since at least 1380, so it's not really 'new' at all. Read more
Tower 34 (aka Lathorp Tower or Layerthorpe Tower) Tower 34 (aka Lathorp or Layerthorpe Tower) was constructed in 1370 to strengthen an angle in York's City Wall. Its unique design incorporates re-used stonework. Read more
Tower 39 Tower 39 was constructed circa 1345 (at the same time as the adjoining sections of York's City Wall). It was altered to support artillery in the 17th-century. Read more
Tower Gardens The mature trees, colourful shrubs, and convenient location (between Clifford's Tower and the River Ouse) make Tower Gardens a popular spot on a warm sunny day. Read more
Victoria Bar The central arch of Victoria Bar was inserted into a plain section of York's City Wall in 1838. During the work, the remains of an earlier gate were discovered. Read more
Water Tower The Water Tower (aka Marygate Landing Tower) was built beside the River Ouse circa 1320 - 1324 during works to strengthen the defences of St Mary's Abbey. Read more
Wellington Row Wellington Row originated in the early 19th century as a row of back-to-back houses. The name commemorates the Duke's victory at the Battle of Waterloo. Read more
York Castle Inner Bailey South Angle Tower The South Angle Tower forms part of the perimeter defences for York Castle's inner bailey. It was built in the thirteenth century on the orders of Henry III. Read more
York Castle Inner Bailey Southeast Tower The semicircular Southeast Tower forms part of the 13th century perimeter defences for York Castle's inner bailey. The standing remains are all grade I listed. Read more
York Castle Inner Bailey Walls During the 13th-century, many of York Castle's timber fortifications were rebuilt in stone. The inner bailey walls are believed to date from this period. Read more
York Castle Museum York Castle Museum stands within the grounds of York Castle (hence its name). The museum focusses on social history and the everyday lives of Yorkshire people. Read more
York Castle South Gate Foundations and Drawbridge Pit The only remains of York Castle's 14th century south gate are the foundations and part of the 12 feet deep drawbridge pit. The rest was demolished circa 1701-1708. Read more
York City Walls (North) The northern section of York's defensive City Wall runs from Bootham Bar to Lathorp Tower via Robin Hood's Tower, Monk Bar, Harlot Hill Tower and New Tower. Read more
York City Walls (Southeast) The southeastern section of York's defensive City Wall runs from the Red Tower to York Castle via Walmgate Bar, Fishergate Bar and Fishergate Postern Tower. Read more
York City Walls (Southwest) The southwestern section of York's defensive City Wall runs from York Castle to Barker Tower via Bitchdaughter Tower, Micklegate Bar and Toft's Tower. Read more

C: Brief introduction

Content classified with this Post Type

Gazetteer Entry

St Saviour's Church

St Saviourgate

Statue of Friesian Bull Calf

Stonegate

Tactile Model of the York Minster Area

Terry Memorial Homes

Tower 03 (aka Bitch-daughter Tower)

Tower 07 (aka Sadler Tower)

Tower 27 (aka Robin Hood Tower)

Tower 32 (aka New Tower)

Tower 34 (aka Lathorp Tower or Layerthorpe Tower)

Tower 39

Tower Gardens

Victoria Bar

Water Tower

Wellington Row

York Castle Inner Bailey South Angle Tower

York Castle Inner Bailey Southeast Tower

York Castle Inner Bailey Walls

York Castle Museum

York Castle South Gate Foundations and Drawbridge Pit

York City Walls (North)

York City Walls (Southeast)

York City Walls (Southwest)

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