Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
River Foss
River Foss — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Foss is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The River Foss is located in Yorkshire and serves as a museum dedicated to the local history and ecology of the river. It provides insights into the river's significance and its role in the development of the surrounding area.
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Background
History
In 1069 William the Conqueror dammed the Foss just south of York Castle, close to its confluence with the Ouse creating a moat around the castle. It caused the river to flood further upstream in what is now the Hungate and Layerthorpe areas, forming a large lake that was known as the "King's Pool" or the "King's Fish Pond" and which provided fish for the markets. The lake was approximately 100 acres in extent and fishing was allowed by licence, except for the King's Men. The King's Pool was part of the city's inner defences during the Middle Ages as the marsh was virtually impassable and explains why there is no city wall between Layerthorpe Postern and the Red Tower. In the 17th century,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9514, -1.0783
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO10 4AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Official site
- www.yorkbarbican.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: River Foss (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Foss?
- River Foss is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.9514°, -1.0783°.
- Is River Foss wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at River Foss. Check ahead for specific facilities.