Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTown wall section E of Belmont Crescent

Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent

England
List entry 1003710
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent is a fragment of the medieval defences of Ludlow, Shropshire, dating to the thirteenth century or later. The surviving section consists of stone walling that forms part of the extensive fortification system that once enclosed the town. This particular stretch of the wall, located at Belmont Crescent, represents part of the broader circuit of town walls that protected Ludlow's growing commercial and residential areas during the medieval period. The preservation of this section contributes to the understanding of Ludlow's urban development and medieval defensive architecture.

Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003710. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent?

Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent is a fragment of the medieval defences of Ludlow, Shropshire, dating to the thirteenth century or later. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003710.

Who is responsible for protecting Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent?

Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent 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 1003710.

What other scheduled monuments are near Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross SW of St Giles Church (1.6 km), Moated site, fishponds and ridge and furrow cultivation remains, 260m south west of Betton Alkmere (3.4 km), The Burgs (3.5 km).

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