Overview
Clifford’s Tower is the largest surviving portion of York Castle, a medieval fortress in York, England. The tower stands atop a steep mound and provides panoramic views across the city from a modern timber roof platform.
The site is associated with several significant episodes in York’s history. These include the Harrying of the North following the Norman Conquest and the 1190 massacre of York’s Jewish community, when members of the community sought refuge within the castle before their deaths. The tower also survived a major fire in 1684.
Quick Facts
- Status
- Existing
- Locality or neighborhood
- York
- County
- North Yorkshire
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Postal code
- YO1 9SA
Visitor Information
- Website
- Official website
Happening
March 16, 1190
York Massacre of 1190
The York massacre of 1190 culminated on March 16, when an estimated 150 members of York’s Jewish community were trapped in the timber tower of…
