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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 and represents part of the planned thirteenth-century layout of Winchelsea, which was established as a new town following the destruction of the original settlement by storm surge and coastal erosion. The earthwork survives as a substantial linear feature and constitutes important archaeological evidence for the town's medieval defensive infrastructure. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to understanding the morphology and defensive strategy of this significant medieval planned settlement.
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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