2011

SE6051 : Clifford's Tower, York

taken 13 years ago, near to York, England

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Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York
The tower is the ruined remains of York Castle's keep. It is a rare quatrefoil design dating from around 1250 under Henry III, built to replace earlier wooden towers on the motte. The site is significant for the massacre of 150 Jewish moneylenders including their families in the tower in 1190 by a local mob and the fact that during English campaigns against the Scots this castle became effectively the centre of government, national administration and military activity with kings such as King John and Edward I taking up residence along with their retinues. It was destroyed internally in 1684 by an explosion, possibly arson by men of its garrison. Its name dates from the English Civil War when it was held by Lord Clifford a Royalist. It ended its life as a gaol.

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SE6051, 3839 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Jeremy Bolwell   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 19 July, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 25 July, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SE 6046 5147 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:57.3479N 1:4.8074W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SE 6043 5143
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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