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Town ditch N of New Gate, Winchelsea is a defensive earthwork forming part of the medieval town's fortification system. The ditch runs northward from the New Gate, one of the principal entrances to the planned town of New Winchelsea established in the late thirteenth century following the destruction of Old Winchelsea by coastal erosion. The earthwork represents the substantial perimeter defences constructed to protect this strategically important Channel port, reflecting the town's significance during the medieval period. The surviving ditch remains a substantial physical feature demonstrating the scale of investment in Winchelsea's urban infrastructure during the High Medieval period.
Town ditch N of New Gate, Winchelsea is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002278. View the official record →
Town ditch N of New Gate, Winchelsea is a defensive earthwork forming part of the medieval town's fortification system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002278.
Town ditch N of New Gate, Winchelsea 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 1002278.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New Gate, Winchelsea (0.1 km), Royal Military Canal, Wickham Cliff to Strand Bridge, Winchelsea (0.2 km), Medieval town of Winchelsea (0.5 km).
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