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The Town wall, section on West Walls is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of the medieval defensive fortifications of Carlisle in Cumberland. This section of the town wall dates to the medieval period and represents the western circuit of Carlisle's historic fortified boundary. The wall survives as substantial stone construction that originally enclosed the town and served both defensive and administrative functions typical of important medieval urban centres. As a component of Carlisle's town walls, this section is significant for understanding the town's development and military organisation during the medieval period.
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 scheduled ancient monument forming part of the medieval defensive fortifications of Carlisle in Cumberland. 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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