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The City walls section S of The Butts, extending 100 feet eastward from Rack Alley, is a segment of the medieval defensive fortifications surrounding Worcester. This portion of the wall dates to the medieval period and forms part of the extensive circuit that once enclosed the city. The wall survives as a substantial structural element, demonstrating the engineering and construction practices employed in Worcester's urban defences. This section represents an important surviving element of the city's medieval infrastructure and remains significant for understanding Worcester's historical topography and defensive capabilities.
City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 100ft (30m) E from Rack Alley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003778. View the official record →
The City walls section S of The Butts, extending 100 feet eastward from Rack Alley, is a segment of the medieval defensive fortifications surrounding Worcester. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003778.
City walls: section S of The Butts, extending 100ft (30m) E from Rack Alley 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 1003778.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Refectory of St Mary's Priory in Cathedral Close (0.6 km), Remains of Guesten Hall (0.7 km), Edgar Tower entrance to the Cathedral Close (0.7 km).
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