Part Of City Wall From Thimblebys Tower To Old Newgate is a Grade I listed building in the Cheshire West and Chester local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 July 1955. A Converted to a raised promenade 1702-1708 City wall. 2 related planning applications.

Part Of City Wall From Thimblebys Tower To Old Newgate

WRENN ID
under-beam-violet
Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Country
England
Date first listed
28 July 1955
Type
City wall
Period
Converted to a raised promenade 1702-1708
Address
Part Of City Wall From Thimblebys Tower To Old Newgate, City Walls, CH1 1SB
OS grid reference
SJ 407 661
Coordinates
53.18937, -2.88822
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

This is a section of the City Walls, dating from the late 11th to early 12th centuries. It runs from Thimbleby's Tower to Old Newgate, at the south-east corner of the former Roman legionary fortress. The wall was likely damaged during the Civil War (1644-1646) and was subsequently stripped of its defensive features. Between 1702 and 1708, it was adapted as a raised promenade and has undergone repairs at various times. The wall is approximately 60 metres long and has a wall walk that is about 2 metres wide. It is constructed of red coursed rubble sandstone, with some areas having been refaced. The inner face of the wall has a projecting plinth.

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