St Mary’s Abbey walls
The walls along Marygate were built in 1266 as part of the defences for St Mary’s abbey, covering more than four hundred and fifty meters in total. The walls that stretch …
Lendal Tower
This imposing tower was part of the medieval city’s river defences. A chain could be slung across the river from here to prevent water-borne attacks. It dates from about 1300, …
Barker Tower
Dating from the 14th century, this round tower, along with Lendal Tower on the bank opposite, would have controlled river-based access to the city. A chain was slung across the …
The Old Baille
York was one of the few cities in England that had two castles. The first was Clifford’s Tower. The second – the Old Baille – was smaller than the tower …
York Guildhall
York Guildhall marks the point at which the Romans forded the River Ouse and provided access to the main fortress of Eboracum via a gateway known as the Praetorian Gate. …
Carr’s Lane
Formerly known as Le Kirke Lane or Kirkgail, it is a cobbled way just outside the city centre, rising steeply from the River Ouse to the site an ancient church. …
Stonegate
Means the stone-paved street. It follows the line of the Roman Via Praetoria, a street connecting the Roman Legionary Fortress with the River Ouse.