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The city walls of Worcester represent substantial medieval fortifications that once enclosed the historic core of the city. This particular section, extending approximately fifty feet between Windsor Row and Nash's Passage, survives as part of the defensive circuit established during the medieval period. The walls are constructed of stone and demonstrate the typical building techniques employed in urban fortification during the Middle Ages. This fragment, though modest in length, constitutes an important archaeological record of Worcester's medieval urban development and defensive infrastructure, contributing to the understanding of the city's historical layout and medieval prosperity.
City walls: section extending 50ft (15m) between Windsor Row and Nash's Passage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005283. View the official record →
The city walls of Worcester represent substantial medieval fortifications that once enclosed the historic core of the city. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005283.
City walls: section extending 50ft (15m) between Windsor Row and Nash's Passage 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 1005283.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Guesten Hall (0.4 km), Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close (0.4 km), Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close (0.5 km).
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