Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCity walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street

City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street

England
List entry 1005506
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street is a substantial segment of the medieval defensive fortifications of Worcester. The surviving masonry represents part of the walled circuit that enclosed the Saxon and medieval city, with the preserved section running westward and southwestward from Clare Street. The walls are constructed of stone and represent the civic investment in urban defence characteristic of the High and Late Medieval periods. This segment remains among the most significant surviving examples of Worcester's historic defences and contributes substantially to understanding the physical layout and protected extent of the medieval city.

City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005506. View the official record →

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What is City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street?

City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street is a substantial segment of the medieval defensive fortifications of Worcester. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005506.

Who is responsible for protecting City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street?

City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street 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 1005506.

What other scheduled monuments are near City walls: section extending 280ft (90m) W and SW of Clare Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close (0.2 km), Remains of Guesten Hall (0.2 km), Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close (0.3 km).

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