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. 1 related planning application.
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
- Source
- Historic England listing
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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