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Town Wall and Sandwell Gate is a medieval fortification forming part of Durham's defensive circuit. The wall dates principally to the 14th century, when Durham was fortified as a response to Scottish raids during the Anglo-Scottish border conflicts. Sandwell Gate, one of the named gateways within this circuit, would have served as a controlled point of access to the walled town. The surviving sections of wall and gate represent important evidence of medieval urban military architecture in the North East of England.
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 fortification forming part of Durham's defensive circuit. 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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