| Name: | Medieval Wall Foundations Observed in the Area of Fairfax Street Carpark |
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| HER no.: | MCT16643 |
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| Type of Record: | Monument |
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Summary
J.B. Shelton observed foundations of the city wall near the former site of the swimming baths, now in the area of the carpark off Fairfax Street. Exact location uncertain.
| Grid Reference: | SP 3379 7922 |
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| Former Parish: | Holy Trinity |
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Monument Type(s):
- TOWN DEFENCES (Later Medieval to 17th Century - 1351 AD to 1667 AD)
- TOWN WALL (Later Medieval to 17th Century - 1351 AD to 1667 AD)
Protected Status: None recorded
Full description
1> At the east side of the river, and continuing under the wall near the swimming baths a good length of the city wall foundations can be seen, and scores of oak piles … and at the near side to the baths the bottom course of stone left from pulling down the city wall was still to be seen, and many of the piles on which it was built. After turning the bend in the river, a piece of wall about 14ft high was discovered and in the wall a round tower built on piles of silver birch.
<1> Austin's Monthly Magazine of Instructive and Useful Information, 1932-1939, Extracts from "Austin's Monthly Magazine" of articles written by Mr J.B. Shelton 1932 - 1938, XXIX No. 356 and 8 (--ARTICLE). SCT1615.
Sources and Further Reading
| <1> | SCT1615 --ARTICLE: Austin's Monthly Magazine of Instructive and Useful Information. 1932-1939. Extracts from "Austin's Monthly Magazine" of articles written by Mr J.B. Shelton 1932 - 1938. Shelton, J.. A4 duplex. 69. XXIX No. 356 and 8. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECT680 - Conservation Management Plan Condition Survey for Medieval Defences
Related records
| MCT2599 | Part of: Medieval City Wall (Monument) |
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