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Jewry Wall


The Jewry Wall in Leicester, England is the remaining wall of the public baths of Roman Leicester along with foundations of the baths, which are laid out in front of the wall. It is quite large and impressive and has a visitors' centre attached.

The wall is nearly 2000 years old, and is a rare example of Roman walling. The wall is the second largest piece of surviving Roman building in Britain.

The name of the wall may have been due to Leicester's Jewish community, who were expelled from the city in medieval times. Or may have been associated with the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

The remains of the baths were excavated in the 1930s and date from approximately 150 AD. The wall and baths are surrounded by a museum.

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