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Town walls is a designation referring to the defensive fortifications of Ludlow, a significant medieval town in Shropshire. The walls, which survive in substantial sections, date primarily from the 13th and 14th centuries, when Ludlow was an important administrative and commercial centre. The fortifications comprise stone walls that formerly enclosed the planned town, representing a considerable investment in defence typical of major English boroughs during the medieval period. These remains are of considerable historical importance as evidence of medieval urban development and military architecture in the Welsh Marches.
Town walls is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006278. View the official record →
Town walls is a designation referring to the defensive fortifications of Ludlow, a significant medieval town in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006278.
Town 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 1006278.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Augustinian friary adjacent to the junction of Lower Galdeford and Weeping Cross Lane (0.4 km), Ludlow Castle (0.5 km), Ludford Bridge (0.6 km).
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