York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Clifford’s Tower

— York Castle —

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

1. Clifford’s Tower Marker

Inscription. Clifford’s Tower The original motte and bailey castle on this site was erected by William the Conqueror. The present tower usually described as "the Great Tower", was built between 1245 and 1262 by order of King Henry III. It was encircled by a moat fed from the River Foss. By 1800, the moat was no longer in existence. The tower was taken within the confines of the new 'York County Prison' begun in 1826 and demolished in 1935. The grassed centre of the castle area known as the "Eye of York" is a legacy from the days when York castle belonged to the Crown. County elections and royal proclamations were issued from the precincts. This piece of land was transferred to York City Council in 1988 for the princely sum of £1.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1245.

Location. 53° 57.327′ N, 1° 4.808′ W. Marker is in York, England. It is at the intersection of Tower Street (England Route B1227) and Clifford Street, on the right when traveling north on Tower Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 9SA,

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United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fairfax House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); St George’s Hall Cinema (about 150 meters away); Castlegate House (about 150 meters away); Courthouse Memorial Stone (about 150 meters away); This Memorial Stone (about 210 meters away); Coppergate (about 210 meters away); Frankie Howerd (about 210 meters away); Cumberland House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . .
1. Clifford's Tower, York - English Heritage. (Submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. York Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

2. Clifford’s Tower Marker

Clifford’s Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

3. Clifford’s Tower

The Interior of Clifford’s Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

4. The Interior of Clifford’s Tower

The York Minster Cathedral from Clifford’s Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

5. The York Minster Cathedral from Clifford’s Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.