
What is recorded here
This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: The site of the City Wall This bridge leads from the top of the city wall to The Hive. Worcester city wall was built by the citizens in the late 12th century. It had several towers and three gatehouses. Over the centuries the wall decayed, was rebuilt, and was used as a stone quarry. Below here the city wall is entirely rebuilt in brick. Recorded plaque organisation: Worcestershire County Council, University of Worcester.
The Worcester city wall, constructed by citizens in the late 12th century, featured multiple towers and three gatehouses. Over time, it decayed, was rebuilt, and was used as a stone quarry; below this point, the wall is entirely rebuilt in brick.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
Northwall HouseListed building · 56 yd
The Hive and an elephant sculpture, WorcesterPublic sculpture · 91 yd
The Paul Pry Public House and Attached Rear WallListed building · 131 yd
Castle StreetVisitor information · 278 yd
Frederick Dancox VCMemorial · 302 yd
Worcester city centreScheduled monument · 308 yd
South Quay FountainsHeritage attraction · 354 yd
Sir Charles HastingsMemorial · 359 yd
Cripplegate ParkVisitor information · 382 yd
St Alban's ChurchScheduled monument · 456 yd
Diglis IslandIslet · 1.0 miOther information
Photo: Elliott Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0