Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCity walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street

City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street

England
List entry 1005285
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street is a surviving portion of Worcester's medieval defensive fortifications. This section of masonry, stretching approximately 30 metres along the western side of Talbot Street, represents part of the town's circuit of walls that were constructed and maintained during the medieval period to protect the important ecclesiastical and commercial centre. The walls are constructed in the local building tradition and preserve evidence of the city's urban development and defensive priorities during the medieval centuries. The survival of this particular stretch makes it a valuable archaeological and architectural record of Worcester's historical topography and the physical extent of the medieval city.

City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005285. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street?

The City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street is a surviving portion of Worcester's medieval defensive fortifications. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005285.

Who is responsible for protecting City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot Street?

City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot 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 1005285.

What other scheduled monuments are near City walls: section extending 85ft (30m) along W side of Talbot 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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