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Town wall: section between Bugle Street and Bugle Tower is a medieval defensive structure forming part of Southampton's town fortifications. The wall dates from the late thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, representing a significant phase of urban expansion and fortification during the High Medieval period. This section of the circuit preserves substantial lengths of ashlar masonry and demonstrates the engineering techniques employed in the construction of major urban defences. The wall stands as evidence of Southampton's importance as a commercial port and its need for protective fortifications against potential maritime and terrestrial threats 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 medieval defensive structure forming part of Southampton's town fortifications. 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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