Exeter city walls
| Exeter city walls | |
|---|---|
Athelstan's tower, at part of the city walls | |
| Type | Fortification |
| Location | Exeter, England |
| Coordinates | 50°43′21″N 3°31′53″W / 50.7224°N 3.53136°W |
| Area | 2.35 kilometres (1.46 miles) |
| Built | 13th-14th century |
| Original use | Urban defence |
| Restored | 19th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Medieval |
| Owner | Exeter City Council |
| Official name | Roman, Anglo Saxon and medieval defences called collectively Exeter City Walls |
| Designated | 2 May 1934 |
| Reference no. | 1003858 |
Exeter's city walls survive as a circuit approximately 2.35km long, of which 72% (1,705m) is still visible, some parts up to 2.5m high. The walls of Exeter, England, are a scheduled ancient monument.