Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCity walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street

City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street

England
List entry 1005281
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street is a remnant of the medieval fortifications that encircled Worcester. The section survives as archaeological deposits and structural remains underlying the eastern boundary wall of the listed building complex, extending approximately 90 feet in length. This portion of the city wall forms part of the defensive circuit that protected the medieval city and represents an important survival of Worcester's urban infrastructure from the medieval period. The remains testify to the historical importance of Worcester as a defended settlement and provide evidence of the city's physical development and defensive arrangements during the medieval centuries.

City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005281. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street?

City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street is a remnant of the medieval fortifications that encircled Worcester. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005281.

Who is responsible for protecting City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street?

City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New 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 1005281.

What other scheduled monuments are near City walls: section extending 90ft (30m) under the E walls of Nos 2-5, No 1 Court, New Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Guesten Hall (0.5 km), Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close (0.5 km), Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close (0.5 km).

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