Chester City Walls
The walls construction was started by the Romans when they established the fortress of 'Deva Victrix' between 70 and 80 CE on the banks of the River Dee.
The city walls are the oldest, longest and most complete in Britain, parts of which are almost 2000 years old
Chester is the only city in Britain that retains the full circuit of its ancient defensive walls. Walking the complete circuit gives wondrous views down into the city and gives a fantastic insight into Chester's long history. The main access onto the walls is at each of the four main gateways - Northgate, Eastgate, Watergate and Bridgegate, plus there are many other steps around the city, some including accessible ramps.
During the 12th century, the Normans rebuilt and extended the Walls so for the first time since the Romans, the Walls formed a completed circuit around Chester. Throughout the middle-ages, Chester was one of the most protected and strategically important cities in the county. Once the city didn't need to be defended by outside attacks, the walls became a popular walking trial and public amenity in the 18th century.

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