Clifford's Tower (York)

United Kingdom / England / York
 castle, interesting place, Grade I Listed (UK), scheduled ancient monument
The keep of York Castle, standing on a grass covered mound. Built about 1250-1275, this 13th century tower stands on the grounds of William the Conqueror's former wooden tower.
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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_Castle
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Coordinates:   53°57'21"N   1°4'47"W

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  • In the care of English Heritage and open to the public. Good views of York and the Minster from the battlements. See: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server.php?show=ConProperty.362 See: http://www.cliffordstower.com/ See: http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/castles/cliffords%20tower.htm
  • Location of a massacre of 150 Jews in 1190, the keep is a monument to this.
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