History & Heritage
Clifford's Tower
www.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire
Tower Street
York
North Yorkshire
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Once the central stronghold of York Castle, the tower has much more turbulent origins. It was at the heart of William the Conqueror's fearsome Harrying of the North campaign after his 1066 invasion. For centuries after, the King's Tower played a key role in the control of England surviving flood, fire and siege. The ruin still bears the name of the medieval aristocratic traitor who was hung from the walls - uncover the story behind this and other great events in York as you take in the majestic views over the North's first city.
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