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© Dr Terry Scragg
IoE Number:
299792
Location:
CITY WALLS,
CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX
Photographer:
Dr Terry Scragg
Date Photographed:
26 October 2002
Date listed:
08 October 1971
Date of last amendment:
08 October 1971
Grade
I
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1.
972 City Walls
SU 8505 SE 1/445
SU 8605 SW 2/445
SU 8604 NE 3/445
su 8604 NW 4/445
SU 8604 SW 19/445
I
2.
In shape, an irregular polygon: eleven facets. Erected probably before
end of C2 AD. Bastions added by mid C4 AD. Traces of Roman work remain
both at base of existing wall and in earth ramparts. Medieval and later
work (more piecemeal). Rampart promenade built in C18. 4 city gates
dismantled between 1772 and 1783. A.M.