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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 →
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.
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.
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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