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York city walls
York city walls — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Paul Harrop — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
York city walls is a other 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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View of the city, looking north-east from the city wall, near the railway station. The brown spire at left in the middle distance is the Oratory Church of Saint Wilfrid, and the three towers of York Minster are visible behind
Place summary
York city walls are a series of defensive structures surrounding the city of York in Yorkshire. The walls date back to Roman times and are among the best-preserved city fortifications in England. They are designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting their historical significance.
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Background
History
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- Coordinates
- 53.9553, -1.0810
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 9SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Official site
- yorkarmymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: York city walls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is York city walls?
- York city walls is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 9SB), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- Who owns York city walls?
- York city walls is owned by City of York Council.
- How do I get to York city walls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 9SB. It sits within the York Central parliamentary constituency.