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The Roman wall in the basement of 90 Gracechurch Street is a substantial length of defensive masonry dating to the Roman period, surviving as part of London's ancient urban fabric. The wall represents a significant surviving example of Roman construction techniques and materials within the City of London, preserving evidence of the settlement's fortifications and architectural development during the Roman occupation. Its survival beneath later medieval and modern structures testifies to the depth of archaeological layering characteristic of the City and provides material evidence for understanding Roman London's defensive infrastructure and urban planning.
Roman wall in basement of 90 Gracechurch Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002035. View the official record →
The Roman wall in the basement of 90 Gracechurch Street is a substantial length of defensive masonry dating to the Roman period, surviving as part of London's ancient urban fabric. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002035.
Roman wall in basement of 90 Gracechurch 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 1002035.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abbey buildings, Bermondsey (1.8 km), The Jewel Tower (3.3 km), Tudor naval storehouse at Convoys Wharf (5 km).
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