York City Walls
England's most complete medieval city walls, walkable above the streets of York
- United Kingdom
- England
- 13th century
- Medieval (Roman origins)
- walled city
Most of York's walkable stone walls date to the 13th and 14th centuries, raised on earlier Roman foundations. Their gatehouses, or 'bars', still guard the old approaches to the city.
Construction: Main medieval walls: 13th–14th centuries (earlier Roman origins)
Frequently asked questions
- When was York City Walls built?
- York City Walls was built mainly in the 13th century. Full construction span: Main medieval walls: 13th–14th centuries (earlier Roman origins).
- Where is York City Walls?
- York City Walls is in York, United Kingdom (around 53.96°, -1.08°).
- What kind of castle is York City Walls?
- York City Walls is a walled city in the Medieval (Roman origins) style. England's most complete medieval city walls, walkable above the streets of York.