Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStonehouse Town Wall

Stonehouse Town Wall

England
List entry 1003850
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stonehouse Town Wall is a fragmentary defensive structure located in Stonehouse, Devon, England. The wall dates from the medieval period and represents part of the fortification system that once enclosed the town. Substantial sections of the wall survive in places, constructed of local stone, though much of the original circuit has been lost or substantially altered through subsequent development. The structure is significant as evidence of Stonehouse's medieval urban status and defensive importance during a period when many English towns were enclosed by protective walls.

Stonehouse Town Wall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003850. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stonehouse Town Wall?

Stonehouse Town Wall is a fragmentary defensive structure located in Stonehouse, Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003850.

Who is responsible for protecting Stonehouse Town Wall?

Stonehouse Town Wall 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 1003850.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stonehouse Town Wall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Breakwater fort (3.8 km), Battery and Royal Commission fortification called Grenville Battery (3.9 km), Two batteries and part of a third at Maker Heights called Redoubt No1, Redoubt No2 and Redoubt No3 (3.9 km).

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