Barker Tower (York)
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This river-side tower was built in the 14th century. It was positioned at the boundary of the medieval city-centre and, in conjunction with Lendal Tower on the opposite bank, was used to control river traffic entering the city. A great iron chain was stretched across the river between the two towers and boatmen had to pay a toll to cross it. The chain also served as a defence for the city. As early as 1380 Thomas Smyth was named as the tower’s ‘keeper of the chain’.
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Coordinates: 53°57'35"N 1°5'15"W
- Ruin of St Mary's Abbey church 0.3 km
- York Minster 0.4 km
- York Castle Museum 0.7 km
- Bootham Park Hospital 1 km
- Allerton Castle 20 km
- Bramham Park 22 km
- Carlton Towers 29 km
- Beverley Minster 45 km
- Gainsborough Old Hall 65 km
- All Saints Church 65 km
- York city walls 0.4 km
- National Railway Museum 0.8 km
- Tang Hall 2.2 km
- Clifton Backies Nature Reserve 2.4 km
- Former Grain Store 2.6 km
- Meadow 2.7 km
- Clifton Moor Industrial Estate 3.3 km
- Clifton Moor Shopping Centre 3.7 km
- Portakabin 3.9 km
- Beningborough Hall 11 km