The English city of York is home to the fortified complex known as York Castle. Built over the course of the last nine centuries on the south side of the River Foss, it is made up of a series of castles, jails, courts, and other structures. Cliffords Tower is the name given to the now-ruined keep of the medieval Norman castle. The castle had a turbulent early history before becoming a significant stronghold with extensive water defenses. It was first built on the orders of William I to control t ... (Read More)