Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPortion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane

Portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane

England
List entry 1003692
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane is a surviving section of medieval defensive fortification in Norfolk. The walls date to the medieval period and represent part of the town's historic defensive circuit. This scheduled monument preserves evidence of the constructed boundaries that once enclosed the settlement, demonstrating the engineering practices and urban planning of the period. The surviving masonry remains an important archaeological and architectural record of medieval town fortification in Norfolk.

Portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003692. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane?

The portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane is a surviving section of medieval defensive fortification in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003692.

Who is responsible for protecting Portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane?

Portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane 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 1003692.

What other scheduled monuments are near Portion of town walls in Kettlewell Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greyfriars Tower (0.7 km), Medieval town walls (0.7 km), Whitefriars Gateway, South Lynn (1.1 km).

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