Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNewark town wall (Lombard Street)

Newark town wall (Lombard Street)

England
List entry 1003488
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newark town wall on Lombard Street is a surviving section of the medieval defensive fortification that enclosed Newark-on-Trent during the medieval period. The wall forms part of the town's systematic defences, which were established to protect the settlement's growing commercial and strategic importance. The visible remains consist of masonry construction characteristic of medieval urban fortification, preserving evidence of the town's medieval layout and defensive priorities. This section of wall represents the substantial investment Newark made in its urban infrastructure during the medieval centuries, contributing to the archaeological and architectural record of Nottinghamshire's important market towns.

Newark town wall (Lombard Street) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003488. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newark town wall (Lombard Street)?

Newark town wall on Lombard Street is a surviving section of the medieval defensive fortification that enclosed Newark-on-Trent during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003488.

Who is responsible for protecting Newark town wall (Lombard Street)?

Newark town wall (Lombard 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 1003488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newark town wall (Lombard Street)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hawton moated site, fishpond, Civil War redoubt and ridge and furrow (2.8 km), Site of Ad Pontem, Stoke by Newark (4.9 km), Bowl barrow 160m south east of Wharf Farm (5.3 km).

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