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Review:
Clifford’s Tower is an English Heritage site. It was built in 1245 as part of a Medieval castle and played a key role in the dissolution of the monasteries, the English Civil War and the Anglo-Scottish wars. It has been used throughout the centuries as law courts, a prison, treasury, mint and election office. Its design is unusual for England but similar to the 12th century Tour Guinette at Etampes, in France. It has four thin-walled lobes and is built on an artificial mound. The old city of York can be viewed from the walkway at the top of the tower.
Tower St, York YO1 9SA, Phone: +44-37-03-33-11-81
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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