Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTown wall section W of Belmont Crescent

Town wall section W of Belmont Crescent

England
List entry 1003709
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Town wall section W of Belmont Crescent is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a surviving length of Ludlow's medieval defensive fortifications. The wall dates to the medieval period and forms part of the town's broader system of perimeter defences that protected the urban settlement. This particular section, located west of Belmont Crescent, survives as evidence of Ludlow's historical development and its importance as a defended market town in the Welsh borderlands. The surviving masonry demonstrates the construction techniques and scale of medieval town fortification works in Shropshire.

Town wall section W of Belmont Crescent is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003709. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Town wall section W of Belmont Crescent?

Town wall section W of Belmont Crescent is a scheduled ancient monument comprising a surviving length of Ludlow's medieval defensive fortifications. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003709.

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

Town wall section W 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 1003709.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent (0.2 km), Churchyard cross SW of St Giles Church (1.7 km), The Burgs (3.5 km).

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