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

Roman Column

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

1. Roman Column Marker

Inscription. Roman Column This Roman column once stood within the great hall of the headquarters building of the fortress of the Sixth Legion (whose emblem was a bull) in the fourth century A.D. it was found in 1969 during the excavation of the south transept of the Minster lying where it has collapsed.
It was given by the dean & chapter to the York Civic Trust who in 1971 erected it on this site to mark the 1900th anniversary of the foundation of the city by the Romans in A.D. 71.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 53° 57.699′ N, 1° 4.908′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Minster Yard and Minster Gates, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 7HH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Constantine the Great 274 - 337 (a few steps from this marker); Minster Gates (a few steps from this marker); Miles Coverdale (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Michael-Le-Belfrey (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Guy Fawkes (about 90 meters away); Minster Close (about 90 meters away);

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Ye Olde Starre Inn (about 120 meters away); Boer War Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

2. Roman Column Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.