Clifford's Tower, mid-14th century, (c1990-2010). Artist: Peter Dunn.

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Clifford's Tower, mid-14th century, (c1990-2010). Reconstruction drawing of Clifford's Tower, the largest remaining part of York Castle, once the centre of government for the north of England. The 11th-century timber tower on top of the earth mound was burned down in 1190, after York's Jewish community, some 150 strong, was besieged here by a mob and committed mass suicide. The present 13th-century stone tower was probably used as a treasury and later as a prison.

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Size: 4504px × 3881px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,York,York
Photo credit: © Historic England/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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