Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Anglian Tower
In or near York.
Anglian Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Anglian Tower, the nearest railway station is York, located 0.7 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is YO1 7HD.
About
Anglian Tower is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
The Anglian Tower is the lower portion of an early medieval tower on the city walls of York in the English county of North Yorkshire. It is located on the south-west (interior) face of the city walls, currently in the grounds of York City Library and accessible on foot both from there and the Museum Gardens.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
York Theatre Royal is a historic venue that has been a cultural hub since 1744, hosting a variety of live performances including theatre, dance, and musicals. Visitors can enjoy a diverse program of events throughout the year in a beautifully listed building.
From the Wikipedia article
The Anglian Tower is the lower portion of an early medieval tower on the city walls of York in the English county of North Yorkshire. It is located on the south-west (interior) face of the city walls, currently in the grounds of York City Library and accessible on foot both from there and the Museum Gardens.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.9618, -1.0863
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Phone
- 01904 623568
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday 1pm–5pm; Tuesday to Saturday 1pm–8pm (5pm on non-show days)
- Official site
- www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4763423 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Anglian Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Anglian Tower?
- Anglian Tower is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7HD), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Anglian Tower?
- Anglian Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Anglian Tower?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 7HD.
- Is Anglian Tower a listed building?
- Anglian Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Anglian Tower?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7HD.