York City Walls

York has been fortified since Roman times (c. 71 AD), when the city was known as Eboracum. Today, York City Walls remain the longest town walls in England, with more miles of intact structure than any other English city[1]. The walls stand approximately 13 feet (4 m) high and 6 feet (1.8 m) wide[1]. Though often called the Roman walls, most surviving stonework dates from later periods, as the original Roman fortifications were substantially altered over centuries[1]. The walls incorporate several historic bars (gates) and remain a prominent feature of York's cityscape.