Take a look inside the Multangular Tower

Before crossing Lendal Bridge, follow the footpath down to the river's edge where you will find the 13th century Lendal Tower. Lendal Tower is very unusual in that from 1631 it was used as a water-tower, one of the earliest in the country. On the opposite bank of the river is the 14th century Barker Tower. An iron chain could be stretched between the towers to close the river in times of trouble and to ensure that boatmen paid a toll. Further downriver, near present-day Skeldergate Bridge, stood another pair of towers with a chain in between.