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The English city of York has, since Roman times, been defended with walls of one form or another. In 71 A.D., the Romans built a fort occupying about 50 acres on the banks of the River Ouse, and surrounded it with a rectangle of walls. The original fort was replaced in 108 A.D. by a massive stone structure with walls that survived the centuries.

York Roman remains

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The English city of York has, since Roman times, been defended with walls of one form or another. In 71 A.D., the Romans built a fort occupying about 50 acres on the banks of the River Ouse, and surrounded it with a rectangle of walls. The original fort was replaced in 108 A.D. by a massive stone structure with walls that survived the centuries.

Posted Comments:

Sunny100 (2020-04-07)
Look at all those people on the wall. They should be at home and self-distancing during the Coronavirus pandemic. That's terrible. Go home for goodness sake.
Andy B (2020-04-08)
This is an old photo, Jeff has been uploading some from his past visits.
Sunny100 (2020-04-10)
Yes I realize that now, but we don't want to 'see similar scenes' this holiday weekend. Thanks Andy.
Sunny100 (2020-04-10)
I think we should just say here: these ancient and historic places will still be there when this Coronavirus is over, and then we can all go out and visit them to our heart's content. Meantime: stay home and stay safe, and take good care.
Andy B (2020-04-11)
Personally I don't see a problem if the site is reasonably local to you and you follow the usual social distancing or better still find somewhere deserted for walking exercise.
Runemage (2020-04-12)
Latest guidelines for people walking in the countryside. Now - mid-April, it's lambing season and there are many nesting birds.
NFU YouTube link with advice https://youtu.be/d7QSc9LaUbg
Countryside Alliance advice on using public rights of way at this time.
http://www.countryside-alliance.org/news/2020/3/public-rights-of-way-in-the-time-of-covid-19
Please check both organisations and gov.uk for any latest developments to help keep everyone safe.
Sunny100 (2020-04-12)
Yes, I would tend to agree with that Andy. If its local to where you live and you social distance, that should be fine.

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