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Town defences is a scheduled ancient monument in Wiltshire comprising defensive structures of medieval date. The defences represent fortifications constructed to protect a significant settlement, reflecting the strategic and commercial importance of the town during the medieval period. The physical remains include elements of walls and associated defensive works characteristic of urban fortification systems from this era. Such town defences are important archaeological witnesses to medieval urban development, security concerns, and the physical organisation of defended settlements in England.
Town defences is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004681. View the official record →
Town defences is a scheduled ancient monument in Wiltshire comprising defensive structures of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004681.
Town defences 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 1004681.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross (0.2 km), St Paul's Church tower and site of church (0.2 km), Ringwork on Cam's Hill, 500m north east of Lawn Farm (1.6 km).
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