About the project

Non-slip timber decking used to construct roof deck at historic Clifford’s Tower in York.

All in the detail:

Perched on a hill overlooking York, Clifford’s Tower has played a significant role in the city’s history. And now, following a £5m refurbishment project, which included the construction of a roof deck using Marley CitiDeck, this historic monument can continue to delight and educate visitors for many more years.

A fortress has stood on the site of Clifford’s Tower since the Norman Conquest and the structure has served a number of functions throughout its history, from a royal mint to a medieval stronghold and a garrison in the Civil Wars.

Until very recently, the remains of the English Heritage structure were little more than a hollowed-out shell. But the refurbishment project has brought life – and tourists – back to the bastion, opening up parts of the tower that have been off-limits since the tower was gutted by fire in 1684.

The works have included installing aerial walkways that provide access to the first-floor rooms of the tower, while a free-standing roof deck provides spectacular 360-degree views across York. To help ensure the safety of visitors, and to provide a natural and attractive surface, Marley’s non-slip timber decking, CitiDeck, was used for the decking.

Awards:

Retail and Leisure Project of the Year & Winner of Winners at structural Timber Awards 2022
Preservative Treated Wood Project of the Year at the 2022 WPA awards

Note: All of our decking products now use a new treatment which changes their colour to a French Beige. While the colour has changed, this case study still serves as a good indicator for the shape, function and possible applications of the product range. To see the new colour, please visit the Marley website and order a free decking sample.