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Sandwich town walls is a section of medieval defensive fortification extending approximately 40 yards along the north side of Strand Street in Sandwich, Kent. The surviving fragment, a scheduled ancient monument, forms part of the town's extensive circuit of walls that were constructed and maintained during the medieval period to protect this important Cinque Port settlement. The masonry represents the substantial stone construction typical of late medieval town defences, demonstrating the strategic importance Sandwich held as a coastal trading centre and military stronghold. This particular section preserves evidence of the engineering techniques employed in medieval wall construction and contributes to understanding the town's historical layout and defensive capabilities.
Sandwich town walls: section extending 40yds (36m) on N side of Strand Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005173. View the official record →
Sandwich town walls is a section of medieval defensive fortification extending approximately 40 yards along the north side of Strand Street in Sandwich, Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005173.
Sandwich town walls: section extending 40yds (36m) on N side of Strand 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 1005173.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site at Grove Manor Farm (2.3 km), Romano-Celtic temple and Iron Age site S of Worth (3.1 km), Large cemetery N of Sangrado's Wood (5 km).
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