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The Town wall, section on West Walls is a length of medieval defensive fortification in Cumberland, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and forms part of the town's circuit of protective masonry that once enclosed the settlement. The West Walls section represents a significant surviving example of urban medieval fortification, demonstrating the construction techniques and defensive strategies employed in northern English towns during the medieval era. The wall remains an important archaeological and architectural monument, contributing to understanding of medieval town planning and urban defence in the region.
Town wall, section on West Walls is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007149. View the official record →
The Town wall, section on West Walls is a length of medieval defensive fortification in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007149.
Town wall, section on West Walls 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 1007149.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman and medieval town area bounded by Heads Lane West Wall and Blackfriars Street (0.1 km), Carlisle Cathedral precinct (0.2 km), Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row (0.4 km).
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