HEREFORD'S ancient wall - first line of defence for the city through the ages - could be back as a "ring of light."

Restoring the wall and each of its gates as a unique project was discussed when RRA worked on the High Town plan, said design consultant Garry Thomas.

The idea, which is still very much at the concept stage, would see arches or some other architectural feature where the gates once stood and surviving sections of the wall lit up at night and linked to lights marking out the rest of the route.