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City wall, NE side is a section of the defensive fortification that surrounded Carlisle. The wall dates from the medieval period and forms part of the substantial circuit that protected the city during the later Middle Ages. This northeastern section represents the masonry construction typical of Carlisle's urban defences, which were built and maintained to secure the strategic border settlement against both Scottish incursion and internal unrest. The surviving portion retains characteristics of medieval military architecture and contributes to the understanding of Carlisle's historical development as a fortified city.
City wall, NE side is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007123. View the official record →
City wall, NE side is a section of the defensive fortification that surrounded Carlisle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007123.
City wall, NE side is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007123.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carlisle Cathedral precinct (0.3 km), Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row (0.3 km), Roman and medieval town area bounded by Heads Lane West Wall and Blackfriars Street (0.4 km).
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