Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTown wall beside Wyatt Street

Town wall beside Wyatt Street

England
List entry 1003695
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Town wall beside Wyatt Street is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of the medieval defensive fortifications of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. The wall dates to the medieval period and represents a significant surviving section of the town's perimeter defences, which were constructed to protect the prosperous port settlement. The masonry structure demonstrates the engineering techniques employed in medieval fortification design and reflects the strategic importance of Great Yarmouth as a coastal trading centre. This monument contributes to the archaeological and architectural record of medieval East Anglian urban development.

Town wall beside Wyatt Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003695. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Town wall beside Wyatt Street?

The Town wall beside Wyatt Street is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of the medieval defensive fortifications of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003695.

Who is responsible for protecting Town wall beside Wyatt Street?

Town wall beside Wyatt Street 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 1003695.

What other scheduled monuments are near Town wall beside Wyatt Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval town walls (0.5 km), Greyfriars Tower (0.6 km), Whitefriars Gateway, South Lynn (0.9 km).

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