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Oxford city walls is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the defensive stone walls that encircled the medieval city of Oxford. The walls were constructed principally during the 11th and 12th centuries, with subsequent repairs and modifications undertaken through the medieval period and beyond. Substantial sections of the wall survive today, particularly on the eastern and northern sides of the city, constructed in stone and originally reaching heights of approximately 25 feet with associated ditches and ramparts. The walls represent a significant example of medieval urban fortification and reflect Oxford's growing importance as a commercial and administrative centre during the High Middle Ages.
Oxford city walls is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003648. View the official record →
Oxford city walls is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the defensive stone walls that encircled the medieval city of Oxford. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003648.
Oxford city walls 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 1003648.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British pottery site, prehistoric ring-ditches and enclosures, including medieval ridge and furrow, Lower Farm, Nuneham Courtenay (6.3 km), Garsington village cross (7.4 km), Settlement site E of Goose Acre Farm (8.1 km).
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