York City Walls

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historians
gptkbp:accessibility open year-round
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:York_Minster
gptkb:Clifford's_Tower
gptkbp:built gptkb:Romans
gptkbp:constructed_in Roman period
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:stone
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of York's history
gptkbp:designated_as scheduled monument
gptkbp:features gptkb:towers
gptkb:pedestrian_walkway
gptkb:gates
gptkbp:height up to 5 meters
gptkbp:historical_event battles during the English Civil War
siege of York
gptkbp:historical_period medieval
gptkbp:historical_role gptkb:urban_planning
gptkb:military_strategy
cultural events
tourism development
protection against invasions
civic pride
symbol of power
community gathering place
control of trade routes
preservation of heritage
education about history
gptkbp:historical_significance part of York's heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label York City Walls
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:gates
gptkbp:is_maintained_by City of York Council
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
gptkbp:length approximately 3 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:York,_England
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Barbican
Bootham Bar
Monk Bar
Walmgate Bar
Fishergate Postern
Lendal Tower
layered history
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:part_of York's UNESCO World Heritage Site proposal
York's medieval defenses
gptkbp:purpose defense
gptkbp:renovation ongoing maintenance
gptkbp:restoration 20th century efforts
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:used_for military purposes
public walks
gptkbp:visitors attracts tourists
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_City_of_York
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5