What is recorded here
Fishergate Postern Tower was part of the medieval defences of York and was likely built or held by the city's civic authorities during the 13th or 14th century. It is remembered as a key element of York's historic town walls, reflecting the city's strategic importance in northern England.
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Photo: Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0