Saxon Walls, Wareham, Dorset
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Saxon Walls, Wareham, Dorset
Image: © John Lamper Taken: 19 Nov 2005
Wareham’s Saxon walls are ancient earth ramparts surrounding the town. The walls were built by Alfred the Great in the 9th century to defend the town from Norsemen.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.687059
Longitude
-2.115586