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Red Tower

Red Tower
Photo: Harry Mitchell, CC BY 3.0 (licence)

The Red Tower is a medieval tower that formed part of the city defences of York, England. It is located on the city walls at Foss Islands Road, on the stretch of wall north of Walmgate Bar and is the only brick tower in the city.

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Address
Foss Islands Road

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