York Sights

Clifford's Tower

#10 of 59 things to do in York

#30 of 218 things to do in Yorkshire

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  • Address
    • City Centre
  • Phone
    • tel, info: 01904 646940
  • Price
    • admission £2.30
  • Hours
    • 10:00-18:00 Apr-Sep, to 17:00 Oct, to 16:00 Nov-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for Clifford's Tower

There's precious little left of York Castle except for this evocative stone tower, a highly unusual figure-eight design built into the castle's keep after the original one was destroyed in 1190 during anti-Jewish riots. An angry mob forced 150 Jews to be locked inside the tower, but it wasn't enough, and the hapless victims took their own lives rather than be killed. There's not much to see inside but the views over the city are excellent.

 

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