116 London Wall, London EC2M 5QA
The London Wall Walk 11
route · Heritage walk
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5.6
Wildland
Under 1 hour for a brief look
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Why it's Wildland
5.6London’s old defensive wall once defined the shape of the city. Its surviving fragments and markers now sit amid streets shaped by centuries of rebuilding.
This is an urban walk with a strong sense of historical layering: fragments of Roman and medieval defences can still be found among modern City streets. It rewards a curious, observant pace, though the supplied evidence does not establish the precise route or condition of this numbered stop.
Atmospheric · History-rich
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The experience
Treat this as a history walk rather than a marked countryside trail. The source material describes a route along the line of London’s Roman and medieval walls, with surviving ruins and former markers; some plaques and route details have changed, so verify the route before following it.
Things to do
Seek out surviving wall fragments
Look for surviving sections of London’s former defensive wall along the route. The supplied sources identify remains at Tower Hill and elsewhere, but do not establish which features are immediately at the named stop.
Notice the Roman and medieval layers
Where wall remains are visible, look for the contrast between Roman fabric and later medieval additions. The supplied route guide describes surviving sections with both periods represented.
Check the wall plaques against a current route
Museum of London plaques once marked the route, but a source reports that some have disappeared and that older guidance is increasingly unreliable. Use a current checked map rather than assuming every marker remains.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 10 minutes for a brief look, as reported by a visitor; check the specific stop before travelling.
Quick look at the wall
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Use 116 London Wall as the supplied location reference.
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Look for the wall-related feature or marker at the stop, but verify its current presence and exact position.
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If you want more than a brief visit, continue with a checked version of the wider wall route.
Half day · Check before visiting; a supplied self-guided route source describes a route of roughly 4 km.
Follow the Roman and medieval wall line
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Check the current route map before setting out; historic plaques and route guidance have changed over time.
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Follow a verified route along the former line of the city wall.
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Pause at surviving wall sections and ruins, comparing Roman remains with later medieval additions where visible.
Verified history
The supplied route sources describe London’s defensive wall as Roman in origin, built around AD 200, and later maintained and augmented during the medieval period. As London expanded, parts of the wall and its gates were removed, particularly in the 18th century. Remains survive at several points in the city, but the sources caution that older plaque-based directions are no longer fully reliable.
Hidden details
The wall is not all Roman — Some surviving sections include medieval additions. At Tower Hill, the supplied guide describes a section that stands substantially higher because of later medieval work; inspect individual remains rather than assuming every visible stone is Roman.
The old plaque route has changed — Twenty-one ceramic plaques were installed around the City in 1984, but a later account found that the route and markers had become less dependable as the city changed. Treat surviving plaques as clues, not a complete navigation system.
When to go
· Not established by the supplied sources.
The supplied evidence does not identify a seasonal advantage.
Check the forecast and current route conditions before setting out.
The route
- surface
- Urban streets; precise surfaces not specified.
- distance
- Roughly 4 km for a supplied self-guided wall route; confirm that it matches this listing before following it.
- waymarking
- Older plaques and route guidance may be missing or outdated; check a current route before setting out.
- start point
- The supplied self-guided guide starts at the Tower of London; the source row locates this listing at 116 London Wall. Confirm the relationship between the named stop and the wider route.
- parking start
- Check before visiting
- shorter alternative
- Visit one confirmed wall feature for a brief look; a visitor source describes a roughly 10-minute visit, but verify the specific feature and location.
- Surviving Roman and medieval wall fragments
- The changing line of the historic defences through the modern City
- Historical plaques, where they remain
What to look for
Look for surviving wall sections and medieval additions, and notice how the old defensive line now sits among modern streets. The supplied sources also warn that some plaques and suggested route details have been lost or become outdated.
The story
Roman and medieval London; urban archaeology
Best time to go
Year-round; check conditions and route details before visiting.
No particular season or time of day is established by the supplied sources. Check current route information before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour for a brief look; allow longer for the wider wall walk
Perfect for
Walkers · History lovers · Photographers
Route at a glance
Duration
Under 1 hour for a brief look; allow longer for the wider wall walk
Terrain
Urban historic, Historic town
Parking / start
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Before you go
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Opening & access
A city heritage walk following the line of Roman and medieval London’s wall. Check current conditions and the route before setting out; parts of the historic route and its plaques have changed or disappeared.
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
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Around The London Wall Walk 11
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