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Town Walls Tower, Shropshire

Town Walls Tower is a 12th-century tower that once formed part of the mediæval town defences of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Part of the town walls remain next to the building. The walls were built during Henry III's campaign against the Welsh forces. Around 200 years later, Henry IV carried out repairs to the walls and may have added the watchtowers. The tower is in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Shropshire.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1270530.

Place Type: Mediæval Monument
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.705324,-2.7561156
Grid Reference: SJ 4900 1223
Civil Parish: Shrewsbury CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 305161
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Town_Walls_Tower,_Shropshire_305161

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