Fishergate Postern Tower

Insignificantly Significant

A relatively unremarkable gate, but one that has a great deal of history attached to it as one of the terminal defensive points of the York City Wall.

Insignificantly Significant

A relatively unremarkable gate, but one that has a great deal of history attached to it as one of the terminal defensive points of the York City Wall.

Just across the road

This tower was just across the road from where we were staying and gave us a starting point to walk along the wall. It was residents weekend, so the tower was open, which didn’t happen very often, so ...

Just across the road

This tower was just across the road from where we were staying and gave us a starting point to walk along the wall. It was residents weekend, so the tower was open, which didn’t happen very often, so ...

Visited on Open Day

This tower is relatively new, only ~500 years old! I was fortunate to visit when it was opened by Volunteers. They were very helpful and enriched the experience. Steep Stairs are Wholely carved from ...