Clifford’s Tower, York
FPCR worked with English Heritage to conduct bat surveys at Clifford’s Tower, York - the largest remaining part of York Castle.
FPCR worked in partnership with English Heritage to conduct bat surveys at Clifford’s Tower.
Clifford’s Tower is the largest remaining part of York Castle, now in the care of English Heritage. William the Conqueror built the original timber tower on top of the earth mound in 11th-century, which subsequently burned down in 1190. The stone tower that presides today was built in the mid-13th century by King Henry III and has had several uses since, including acting as a treasury and a prison. Today, the tower is popular with visitors and provides a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the historic city centre.
These surveys undertaken by FPCR helped to inform a planning application for a new roof deck and changes to the staircase at the Scheduled Monument to improve visitor experience and help to protect its historic stonework.
