Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSection of City Wall, King Street

Section of City Wall, King Street

England
List entry 1006990
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Section of City Wall at King Street is a Roman defensive structure forming part of the fortified perimeter of Glevum, the Roman settlement at Gloucester. The wall dates from the late first century AD and represents a significant phase in the Romanisation of the region, constructed during the period when the military fortress was being developed as an urban centre. The surviving masonry demonstrates characteristic Roman construction techniques, with stone foundations and facing typical of provincial military architecture. This section remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the layout and defensive capabilities of one of Britain's significant Roman settlements.

Section of City Wall, King Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006990. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Section of City Wall, King Street?

The Section of City Wall at King Street is a Roman defensive structure forming part of the fortified perimeter of Glevum, the Roman settlement at Gloucester. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006990.

Who is responsible for protecting Section of City Wall, King Street?

Section of City Wall, King 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 1006990.

What other scheduled monuments are near Section of City Wall, King Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Decoy Control Building (8.8 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary and St Peter's churchyard (9 km), Standing stone called Hautville's Quoit (9 km).

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