Most of Walmgate Bar was built during the XIV century, although access inner gate dates from the twelfth century. The most important gate is used instead of defense, which is only a gateway remains in a medieval town in England. It retains also the portcullis doors and oak XV century. On the inside, an Elizabethan house, supported by stone pillars, extends over the gate. Walmgate Bar was repaired and restored several times over the years, especially in 1648, after the siege of the city of York in 1644 during the English Civil War, when it was bombarded by cannon, and in 1840, after years of neglect. It was also damaged in 1489 when, along with Fishergate Bar was burned by rebels who revolted because of enlargement of taxes.
