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City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) between Charles Street and Portland Place is a scheduled ancient monument representing a surviving stretch of medieval defensive fortification in Worcester. The walls date to the medieval period and form part of Worcester's historic city defences, which were constructed and maintained from the Anglo-Saxon era through the medieval centuries. This particular section, measuring approximately forty metres in length, remains visible within the modern street layout of Worcester and demonstrates the substantial stone construction characteristic of medieval urban fortifications. The survival of this section between Charles Street and Portland Place contributes to understanding the extent and configuration of Worcester's medieval defensive circuit.
City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) between Charles Street and Portland Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005284. View the official record →
City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) between Charles Street and Portland Place is a scheduled ancient monument representing a surviving stretch of medieval defensive fortification in Worcester. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005284.
City walls: section extending 130ft (40m) between Charles Street and Portland Place 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 1005284.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Guesten Hall (0.3 km), Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close (0.3 km), Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close (0.3 km).
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