Fortifications of Kingston upon Hull, Kingston upon Hull
Facts and practical information
The fortifications of Kingston upon Hull consisted of three major constructions: the brick built Hull town walls, first established in the early 14th century, with four main gates, several posterngates, and up to thirty towers at its maximum extent; Hull Castle, on the east bank of the River Hull, protecting Hull's river harbour, constructed in the mid 16th century and consisting of two blockhouses and a castle connected by a curtain wall; and the later 17th century Citadel, an irregular triangular, bastioned, primitive star fort replacing the castle on the east river bank. ()
Riverside (Drypool)Kingston upon Hull
Fortifications of Kingston upon Hull – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hull and East Riding Museum, Streetlife Museum of Transport, The Deep Aquarium, Princes Quay.
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How to get to Fortifications of Kingston upon Hull by public transport?
Bus
- Witham Malton Street • Lines: 99 (11 min walk)
- Witham Cleveland Street • Lines: 99 (11 min walk)
Train
- Hull Paragon Interchange (23 min walk)