Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower is one of the last visible remaining structures of the medieval castle of York. The motte was first raised as part of a complex double motte and bailey system spanning the River Ouse in response to the Northern Revolt of 1068. However, Archaeological investigations around Clifford's Tower have shown that the site has been in use since the Roman period. In 2002-2003 InterCulture began to build a website www.cliffordstower.org.uk to explain the site both structurally and socially, exploring its role within the City of York through the people, events and objects related to it. The process of research and development for www.cliffordstower.org.uk generated a substantial database of material describing the site. These references include modern and historical texts, archaeological excavations, objects, websites, film and music. They are held by a number of institutions and organisations in and around York. The digital signpost has been designed to enable access to these references and facilitate further research.