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Town wall: section between Bugle Street and Bugle Tower is a length of medieval fortification forming part of the defensive perimeter of Southampton. The wall dates from the late thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, constructed during a period when Southampton was a major port requiring protection from raid and invasion. This particular section, running between Bugle Street and Bugle Tower, preserves substantial remains of stone walling that represents the engineering and military concerns of a prosperous medieval port town. The fortification reflects Southampton's strategic importance as a commercial and defensive centre during the medieval period.
Town wall: section between Bugle Street and Bugle Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001933. View the official record →
Town wall: section between Bugle Street and Bugle Tower is a length of medieval fortification forming part of the defensive perimeter of Southampton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001933.
Town wall: section between Bugle Street and Bugle Tower 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 1001933.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bell barrows 820m south of Stonyford Pond (8 km), Bell barrow 360m south-west of Ipers Bridge Farm (8.3 km), Well House (8.3 km).
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