York Walls repairs start

Tower Two

Works to stabilise part of the York’s historic walls at Tower Two will be undertaken by City of York Council’s ancient monuments team in collaboration with York Archaeological Trust, from 7 October.

Over the last five years, the condition of Tower Two has deteriorated with cracks and bulges appearing on the external face of the tower and more recently, the condition has begun to worsen faster than expected. This section of the walls remains safe, but work is needed swiftly to stop further deterioration. 

The council is responsible for caring for, and making accessible, York’s city walls, which are the most complete example of city walls in England. 

City Walls to reopen from 4th July

“One way system in operation”

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City of York Council is reopening its world famous city walls from Saturday July 4, with a temporary one-way system in place to enable social distancing and keep people safe.

The council is advising residents and visitors to continue to stay 2m apart as much as possible, where this isn’t possible the 1m+ advice should be followed with people wearing face coverings. The government advice is:

  • Social distancing – 2m is best
  • Where you can’t stay two metres away face covering are important in slowing the spread
  • Catch it, bin it, kill it
  • Wash your hands

The city walls are open every day from 8am to dusk. More information can be found at www.york.gov.uk/citywalls

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