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Part of Bristol city wall 185m west of Bristol Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a substantial length of the medieval defensive wall that enclosed Bristol. The surviving section, which dates primarily to the 14th and 15th centuries, represents part of the more extensive fortification system constructed to protect the growing commercial importance of the port and town. The wall exhibits characteristic medieval masonry construction and has survived the significant urban development that has otherwise transformed this central Bristol location. This fragment of the original circuit demonstrates the scale and construction quality of Bristol's medieval fortifications, which once ranked among England's most substantial town walls.
Part of Bristol city wall 185m west of Bristol Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006988. View the official record →
Part of Bristol city wall 185m west of Bristol Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a substantial length of the medieval defensive wall that enclosed Bristol. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006988.
Part of Bristol city wall 185m west of Bristol Bridge 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 1006988.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Decoy Control Building (9 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Peter's churchyard (9.1 km), Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (9.2 km).
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