Fishergate Postern Tower
This tower was built between 1504 and 1507, replacing an earlier structure called Talkan Tower. Next to the tower is a small postern gate – a discreet entrance to the …
Monk Bar
Dating from the 14th century, this is the tallest and strongest of the four main bars – essentially a self-contained fortress. It was built on the site of a previous …
Bootham Bar
Bootham is a continuation of Petergate outside the city walls. There has been a gateway here for nearly 2000 years and Bootham Bar stands on the site of the western …
Walmgate Bar
This is the only gatehouse to retain its outer defensive barbican. The bar is largely 12th century, but has been much restored. Its wooden doors are 15th century. At its …
Micklegate Bar
This gatehouse was the traditional ceremonial entrance for royalty, who would typically approach the city from the south. The exterior of the bar bears a royal coat of arms, the …
Victoria Bar
Like Fishergate Bar, Victoria Bar is a secondary gateway amongst York’s walls. The current structure was built on top of a much older 12th century gateway. Referred to as Lounelith, …
Bootham Bar Postern Tower
Resembling its sister building at Fishergate, it consists of a three storey tower, a portion of wall some three feet thick, and a secondary gateway or postern. The tower and …
Fishergate Bar
This is one of the secondary gateways into the city. First recorded in 1315, the present gate was erected in 1487, by the authority of Mayor of York William Todd.