Monk Bar, York
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Monk Bar, York
Image: © Derek Voller Taken: 1 May 2013
This 14th century four story gatehouse is part of the city walls. It was built to replace an earlier 12th century one that stood nearby on the site of an even earlier one of Roman origin. Monk Bar houses a small but fine museum, and also has a portcullis that is in working order.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.962617
Longitude
-1.078601