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This is Monk Bar the largest of the gates into York and it was designed as a miniature castle. You can get a real sense of this if you visit the museum within the Bar. The lower stories are 14th century and it is built on the site of a much earlier Roman gateway. It was used in Tudor times as a prison. The arms are those of the Plantagenet Royal House and the City of York.
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Great choice for the letter "C" ! I think I have been to that gate,it was a busy 3 days in York in the late 80s and things ran together but we walked most of the wall and I think we saw all the city gates. Had a wonderful time,yours is a rich and vivid city!
ReplyDeleteI'mglad you drew attention to the coats of arms. It often pays to stop and look upwards!
ReplyDeleteimpressive edifice!
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Love the definition and so glad that a 'Castle' has made today's collection.
ReplyDeleteCastles - you have a few! Nice one.
ReplyDeleteI love visiting the castles in England. I was in York once but would love to return and spend more time there.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
I think all the fairy tales I read as a young girl were inspired by York.
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