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Town Wall and Sandwell Gate is a medieval defensive structure in Durham that formed part of the town's fortifications. The wall dates principally to the fourteenth century, when Durham was fortified as a strategic location within the Palatinate of Durham. Sandwell Gate served as one of the principal gateways through the town wall, controlling access to the settlement. The surviving remains testify to Durham's importance as both an ecclesiastical and administrative centre during the medieval period, and the defensive works reflect the town's vulnerability to Scottish raids and the need to protect the bishop's domain.
Town Wall and Sandwell Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006761. View the official record →
Town Wall and Sandwell Gate is a medieval defensive structure in Durham that formed part of the town's fortifications. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006761.
Town Wall and Sandwell Gate 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 1006761.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heugh coastal artillery battery immediately north west of Heugh Lighthouse (0.7 km), Low Throston deserted medieval village (3.5 km), Great house 50m west of St Mary Magdalene's Church (5.7 km).
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