Cliffords Tower, York

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This review is for Clifford's Tower, an historic castle in the centre of York. The monument is easily seen, standing high on a mound and is the original keep of York Castle. It is currently looked... more

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12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful

julwhite

Member since 22/06/2009

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Clifford's Tower - historic monument in the centre of York 12/01/2010

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Advantages Lots of history to the site, good guided tours
Disadvantages A bit expensive

This review is for Clifford's Tower, an historic castle in the centre of York. The monument is easily seen, standing high on a mound and is the original keep of York Castle. It is currently looked after by English Heritage. The castle was first constructed in 1068 as part of William the Conqueror's defences. It has gone through a turbulent time, in 1190, one hundred and fifty Jews sought refuge in the Tower but were either killed in a fire or killed themselves as some of the local people laid siege to the Tower. Even those Jews who did surrender were killed, and the town received punishment ... more
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micksheff

Member since 18/07/2003

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Clifford's Tower, York 04/04/2008

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Advantages Lots of history
Disadvantages Admission charges

Clifford's Tower stands on the top of a green, grassy mound of earth right in the heart of York's town centre. It has the appearance of a miniature castle, but it is actually all that now remains of the former keep of the castle that once stood on the level ground below here. This site at ground level is now occupied by three different large buildings, two of which form the York Castle Museum and the other is now used as the town's court building. It is obvious at first sight why such a defence would originally been built in this location. As one of the highest points above sea level in York ... more
59 of 59 Ciao users found the following review helpful

happysh2009

Member since 17/03/2009

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Clifford's Tower-the Eye of York, the eye of history
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09/10/2009

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Advantages Convenient location, informative historical site with magnificent views.
Disadvantages No audio guide available. No disability and toilet facilities.

York is a unique historical city in north of England and has so many features to form its reputation as the crowned European Tourism City of 2007. Clifford's Tower is also known as the Eye of York and is a popular site for tourists from around the world. Location Clifford's Tower stands in the centre of York as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings. It is located on top of a green, grassy hill and can be seen from a distance. Climbing 55 very steep steps and with a sweeping panorama of York, it isn't hard to understand why Clifford's Tower is called the Eye of York and played ... more