Canterbury city walls, Medieval defensive walls in Canterbury, England
The stone walls encircle Canterbury with a circumference of 3000 yards, featuring eight gates and twenty-one towers along their length.
Romans constructed the initial fortifications between 270 and 290 AD, while the current medieval walls replaced them during the 14th century due to French invasion concerns.
The Westgate remains as the sole surviving gate of the original eight entrances, equipped with specialized gunports for medieval artillery defense systems.
Visitors can walk along substantial sections of the preserved walls, which extend for over half of their original circuit around Canterbury.
The walls incorporate sections of Roman masonry reaching heights of 16 feet at the Church of St Mary Northgate, displaying multiple construction periods.
Location: Canterbury
GPS coordinates: 51.27475,1.07626
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:42
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