Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTower of city wall, West Street

Tower of city wall, West Street

England
List entry 1005007
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Tower of City Wall, West Street is a medieval defensive structure forming part of the fortifications of Lincoln. Dating to the medieval period, the tower represents significant evidence of the city's strategic importance and its investment in urban defence during the Middle Ages. The structure survives as a substantial stone tower incorporated within the line of Lincoln's city wall, demonstrating the architectural approach to urban fortification characteristic of medieval England. Its location on West Street places it within Lincoln's historic defensive perimeter, which protected one of England's most important medieval cities.

Tower of city wall, West Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005007. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tower of city wall, West Street?

The Tower of City Wall, West Street is a medieval defensive structure forming part of the fortifications of Lincoln. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005007.

Who is responsible for protecting Tower of city wall, West Street?

Tower of city wall, West 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 1005007.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tower of city wall, West Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wothorpe House (1.7 km), Collyweston sundial (5.1 km), Site of manor house and gardens (5.2 km).

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