Monmouth town walls and defences
Medieval town defences and fortified bridge gatehouse, Monmouth
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Monmouth town walls and defences
51.8132° N, -2.7104° E
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The Monmouth town walls and defences comprise the defensive system of town walls and gates built in Monmouth, Wales between 1297 and the early part of the following century. Wye Bridge Gate, East Gate (Dixton Gate), Monk's Gate, and Monnow Bridge Gate were access points to the town. West Gate, across Monnow Street, also provided access. Only the Monnow Bridge Gatehouse survives intact, albeit in a substantially modified version from the original.
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Murage renewed
1 June 1315
Listed status assigned
15 August 1974
Murage grant issued
27 August 1297
Castle founded
late 11th century
Castle rebuilt in stone
by 1150
Bridge constructed
c. 1272
Gatehouse added
between 1297 and 1315
Gatehouse repairs and alteration
1705
Monk's Gate removed
1710
East Gate mostly removed
1770
Lean-to demolition
1815
Pedestrian arches cut
1819 and 1845
Gatehouse last militarily occupied
1839
Bridge pedestrianised
March 2004
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