Work finally starts on viewing platform at York landmark

By Tom Lowe2020-11-23T06:00:00

Controversial scheme at city’s 13th century Clifford’s Tower revised after original proposal prompted heritage backlash

Local firm Simpson has been appointed main contractor by English Heritage for a controversial scheme to install a viewing platform inside the grade I-listed, 13th century Clifford’s Tower in York.

Revised plans for the Hugh Broughton Architects-designed project were approved in September after the original proposals, which were given the green light in 2016, were dropped in 2018 following a backlash from heritage campaigners.

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