Boundary Wall North And West Of Abbey Gate College

The boundary wall north and west of Abbey Gate College is a Grade II listed structure, likely dating back to the medieval period, with later repairs and alterations. The wall is constructed of red sandstone and rests on sandstone bedrock. The inner face, which faces the Grange garden, varies in height from 2 to 4 feet, while the outer face, including an exposed outcrop, reaches up to 15 feet high. This suggests that the wall may have been intended for light fortification.

The north wall features irregular coursed rubble that is slightly battered, with a vertical projection at the eastern end and a raised parapet. The west wall is made of squared snecked rubble. At the south end, there are sandstone gateposts topped with pyramidal finials, which display the Grosvenor sheaf on the left and a talbot dog on the right. The gateposts date from around 1870.