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A major excavation has been announced to investigate the famous city walls of York. The city walls are considered some of the finest in all of the British Isles if not Europe. These walls have played an important part in the history of Britain and many exciting discoveries are expected. York is a beautiful city in the north of England, and it is extremely popular with tourists, drawn by its architecture and history. These ancient fortifications have come to symbolize the identity of the city. The city has many miles of walls and they are generally 13 feet high and 6 feet wide (4 by 1.8 meters). They are especially popular with visitors who can walk the walls and view