Record Details

NHER Number:26122
Type of record:Monument
Name:Possible medieval bastion, Grapes Hill

Summary

In 1970 a possible medieval bastion was seen at the south end of the existing city wall 48m from St Benedict's Street.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 2242 0880
Map Sheet:TG20NW
Parish:NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

Full description

1970.
Possible bastion seen at south end of existing (March 1970) wall. 48m (53yds) from St Benedict's Street. Not confirmed by E. B. Green or T. Clough (both NCM), was confirmed by member of the public [1].
W. Milligan (NCM).

Monument Types

  • TOWN DEFENCES (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Scheduled Monument

Sources - none

Related records

Site 461Parent of: Grapes Hill (Monument)
Mon 1415Part of: City Walls - Between St Benedict's and St Giles's Gates (Monument)
384Part of: Norwich City Defences (Monument)
151Part of: St Benedict's Gate/Grapes Hill (Monument)

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