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Was dwelling given new walls? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

resided

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'was dwelling' is the definition.
(to dwell is to reside somewhere)

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(Other definitions for resided that I've seen before include "Sojourned" , "Lived" , "stayed" , "Dwelt" , "Abode" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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