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CLIFFORD'S TOWER
William the Conqueror built two castles in York following his conquest. The principal one was started in 1068, but was destroyed during a local rebellion. In 1190 it was again burned down, during a siege by citizens of the Jewish community who had taken refuge there. Rather than be caught, many committed suicide by setting it on fire. In the 13th century, it was rebuilt in stone and later became known as Clifford's Tower after Roger de Clifford, who was hanged there in 1322. |
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