Section Of Former Town Wall And 2 Towers

This section of the former town wall and two towers in Malmesbury likely dates from the 17th century. It is constructed from coursed limestone rubble, which includes some reused medieval masonry, and features ashlar in the upper section of one tower. The wall extends approximately 30 meters and includes a rectangular tower on the west side and a hollow canted tower on the east, which has been partially rebuilt using dry stone work. Historically, it was thought to be part of the town wall built by Roger of Salisbury around 1136-1139, but the masonry is now considered too recent to be medieval. This site also includes the remains of a sally port ramp from the castle, which was integrated into the town defenses after 1246. The wall is likely part of the Civil War defenses, with the towers serving as part of the hornwork.