Archaeological sites · South West England
Exeter city walls
In or near Exeter.
Exeter city walls — scheduled monument in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Exeter city walls, the nearest railway station is Exeter Central, located 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is EX1 1HF.
About
Exeter city walls is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "scheduled monument in Exeter, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7224°, -3.5314°.
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Official information
Exeter Cathedral is a historic site that has served as a community hub and a place of worship for nearly a thousand years. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, participate in guided tours, and view ancient treasures in the Treasures Exhibition.
From the Wikipedia article
Exeter's city walls survive as a circuit approximately 2.35km long, of which 72% (1,705m) is still visible, some parts up to 2.5m high. The walls of Exeter, England, are a scheduled ancient monument.
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Background
History
Originally built by the Romans circa 200 AD, there were four gateways, which were dismantled in the 18th and 19th centuries. The walls were repaired and rebuilt during the Anglo-Saxon, medieval and Civil War periods and the city was besieged at least twice. Several turrets and bastions in the wall are of uncertain date. William of Malmesbury attributed the walls' construction to Æthelstan, though they certainly had Roman origins. However, the Anglo-Saxon period did see significant repair and strengthening of the walls, as did the medieval period. As a result, the surviving walls today contain a mixture of work from many periods.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7224, -3.5314
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX1 1HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter Central — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 9am–5pm; Sunday 11:30am–4pm
- Official site
- www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647587 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Exeter city walls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Exeter city walls (9270).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exeter city walls?
- Exeter city walls is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX1 1HF), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Exeter city walls?
- Exeter city walls — scheduled monument in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Exeter city walls?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX1 1HF.
- Who owns Exeter city walls?
- Exeter city walls is owned by Exeter City Council.
- Is Exeter city walls a listed building?
- Exeter city walls is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Exeter city walls free to visit?
- Yes, Exeter city walls is free to enter.
- How do I get to Exeter city walls?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX1 1HF.