North Perimeter Wall Extending Aprroximately 150 Metres Along North End of Fulwood Barracks

The north perimeter wall of Fulwood Barracks extends approximately 150 meters along the northern end of the site. Built between 1843 and 1848 by Major T. Foster for the Ordnance Board, this tall wall is constructed of snecked sandstone ashlar and features a half-round coping. It includes blocked rifle holes that provided a field of fire across the former central entrance, as well as a northwest projecting corner that offered similar cover to the west side.

Originally, the perimeter wall had canted eastern and western sides, with rifle slots in the projecting corners at both ends, forming a triangle at the entrances on the north and south ends, which were also equipped with rifle slots. The barracks were constructed in response to concerns over Chartist agitation. While some sections of the wall have been lost, the remaining lengths are significant as they represent an important part of the original design of the barracks, which is the only example of a defensible barracks in England. This structure is part of the most complete example in Britain of the late 18th century concept of barracks design.