Restored in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, the wall is now in the care of Leicester City Council and is a Grade I listed structure and a scheduled monument.

[1] Founded by Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, it became one of the wealthiest and most powerful monastic houses of the Order.

By the 21st century it was again in disrepair, and sections were threatened with collapse due to undermining from the roots of nearby trees.

[11] Alan McWhirr, in his study of Leicestershire brick buildings, considers the wall has “some of the most elaborate diaper patterned brickwork to be found in Britain”.

[14] In addition to John Penny’s initials, J.P., the wall contains a number of patterns picked out in blue brick.