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Roman Fortress

 
 
Roman Fortress Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018
1. Roman Fortress Marker
Inscription. This plaque marks the site of the Porta Principalis Dextra or North Western Gate of the Roman Fortress of which the foundations as rebuilt circa A.D. 300 lie just below ground.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
 
Location. 53° 57.762′ N, 1° 5.107′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker is at the intersection of St Leonard’s Place and High Petergate, on the right when traveling north on St Leonard’s Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 7HE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bootham Bar (here, next to this marker); George Walker Milburn (a few steps from this marker); Abbey Wall Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); Foundation of York Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); William Etty R.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); The King’s Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Exhibition Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Bootham (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
 
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Roman Fortress Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 16, 2018
2. Roman Fortress Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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