South West Perimeter Wall Extending Approximately 200 Metres From Main Entrance, Fulwood Barracks

The south west perimeter wall at Fulwood Barracks was built between 1843 and 1848 by Major T. Foster for the Ordnance Board. Constructed from snecked sandstone ashlar, this tall wall features half-round coping and extends approximately 200 meters to form the south west corner. It includes a projecting corner that provides a field of fire along the west side, with blocked rifle holes. Originally, the perimeter wall had canted east and west sides, each with rifle slots in the projecting corners, and it formed a triangular projection at the entrances on the north and south ends, which were also equipped with rifle slots. The main entrance featured a pedimented archway adorned with a carved stone Royal Arms, which has since been re-set outside the current entrance. The barracks were constructed in response to concerns over Chartist agitation and represent an important example of a defensible barracks in England. Although some sections of the wall have been lost, the remaining lengths are significant to the original design of the barracks, representing a complete example in Britain of the late 18th century concept of barracks design.