1979

SE6051 : Cliffords Tower

taken 45 years ago, near to York, England

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Cliffords Tower
Cliffords Tower
In 1322 the tower gained its present name when Roger de Clifford was executed by Edward II for treason. Clifford was hanged in chains from the walls of the tower, and ever after the building has been "Clifford's Tower".

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Category: Castle > Castle
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SE6051, 3839 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Frank Airey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 4 August, 1979   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 4 March, 2006
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SE 605 514 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:57.3098N 1:4.7716W
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