Chichester in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

1800s - A new use for the walls

— Chichester City Walls —

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2025

1. 1800s - A new use for the walls Marker

Inscription. In the 19th Century the City Walls found a new role as a focus for leisure and recreation. Trees were planted along the banks and a fashionable promenade was created around the City. In 1850 Priory Park was created including the bowling green and cricket pitches. This was also the first time that the Walls began to be appreciated for their historical significance. From this time onwards the Walls were repaired for preservation rather than war.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 50° 50.299′ N, 0° 46.485′ W. Marker is in Chichester, England, in West Sussex. It is on North East Walls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 N E Walls, Chichester, England PO19 1NL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: AD 280 - The Emperor's seal of approval (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Guildhall (about 180 meters away); 1100 - Creation of a city (about 180 meters away); Litten Gardens (about 210 meters away); Chichester War Memorial (about 210 meters away); Garden of Reflection and Reconciliation (about 210 meters away); 1642 - Cannons fire into the city

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(about 210 meters away); John Keats (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chichester.

City Wall Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2025

2. City Wall Walk

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 24, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.