194 - It's now over a week since we last looked at a section of York's city walls, so it's time I got on with my circuit of the walls. Our last view ( http://365project.org/if1/365/2012-09-05) was west of the River Ouse. The walls finish beside the river at Baille Hill, a huge motte which once had wooden defences on it. Sadly it is now covered by trees, so there is little to photograph until the winter when the trees have lost all their leaves, so I will come back to it later in the year.
Immediately across the river comes Clifford's Tower, a similar motte, but which over time was developed into the keep of a huge castle. It is located between the River Ouse and the River Foss, which flows into the Ouse just south of the castle, and is therefore located in an excellent defensive site.
The rest of the castle has now gone, but the keep remains, with a long flight of steps to climb to reach the entrance!
Great view of the motte (a new word I just learned about by your comments and prior shot). My current learning of history with your postings and Wikipedia is increasing.
Great capture Ian and like Bob I'm learning so much from your journey around York. I too used Wikipedia to find out what a 'motte' was. Very specific style of fortification.
Thank you, glad you like it! You are right about Margaret Clitherow - she was imprisoned in York Castle for several brief periods for not attending church.
Thank you Bob - one of the nice things with this project is to learn about the places where we each live, as well as enjoying the photos.
Thank you Jen, it is an impressive structure.
Thank you Pyrrhula, glad you like it - it's an impressive structure!
Thank you, glad you like it! You are right about Margaret Clitherow - she was imprisoned in York Castle for several brief periods for not attending church.
Thank you Tony, glad you are enjoying the tour, and it's nice to learn about different places as well as share photos!
Thank you Marie - and yes, blue sky! - but it's now pouring with rain again!
Thank you Caren, glad you are enjoying the tour!
Thank you Brian - and you are right, it's a bit of a climb. Some people take one look and don't bother!
Thank you Roslyn, I was trying to emphasise the height.
Thank you Kristin - there are lots of steps climb here!