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Cornelia Fuchs
May 3, 2024
Hiking
Lendal Tower dates to the 13th century and was originally circular and similar in appearance to the Barker Tower in the opposite side of the river Ouse. Every night a great iron chain, stored in the tower, was stretched across the river to prevent boatmen to enter the city without paying toll.
From 1616 until 1846, the tower was used as waterworks and provided the town with fresh water. Until the construction of the Lendal bridge in 1863, a ferry service crossed the river between the two towers.
From 1616 until 1846, the tower was used as waterworks and provided the town with fresh water. Until the construction of the Lendal bridge in 1863, a ferry service crossed the river between the two towers.
David
October 11, 2025
Hiking
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