North Section of Southampton Town Walls
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The North Town Wall runs from the Bargate to the Polymond Tower, including the two half-round interval towers, was built in the late 13th century. It replaced an earlier earthen rampart and timber palisade. The towers were originally equipped with arrow-slits most of which were converted to keyhole gunports in the late 14th century. A deep and wide moat ran along the front of the wall. This wall, at the moment (late 2019) , is not available to be accessed or seen due to works around the wall but hopefully once the building has been done around it it will be open to be viewed. The photos I have uploaded, front and rear views, is a true representation of the wall and were taken before work commenced around it. Some of the photos can also be seen on the Historic England website.
Peter BartonPeter Barton
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This ancient wall was built to prevent French pirates from attacking and now it's under repair. I saw only a portion of it and it was in the back side of the street. Take steps up to the ground level leading to the wall gate and town center, an area marked with new and old. Burger King was located at the corner for easy restroom assess and food. Traditional pub establishment was also presented in the holiday with beautiful decorations. Very nice to walk around.
DandelionDandelion
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A tourist visit to Southampton is never complete without a stop at the walls. Although they are no longer intact, pieces of it have being integrated into the City and complement the view. For instance, the section at West Quay has a foot bridge over it which provides the best view of West Quay and adjoining areas. Good spot to have some pictures taken when the weather is right.
AdeAde
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Southampton city walls are worth a visit. They are extensive - although of course now extensively ruined and broken by modern thoroughfares. There are also sections with housing built right next to it suggesting it’s less than a treasured asset. Some sections are beautifully illuminated at night and so worth returning to after dark.
Angus HamiltonAngus Hamilton
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Having lived in Southampton a long time only recently taken the time to go round the old walls during covid 19 for exercise. And can recommend it both for the exercise and discovering the history of our city and heritage.
John SharmanJohn Sharman
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The start is really sad, closed for construction of more shops, but the rest is really nice. Lots of information. Don't forget the tudor house. This is a museum.
Karin van VaalenKarin van Vaalen
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Southampton's town walls are a sequence of defensive structures built around the town in southern England. Although earlier Roman and Anglo-Saxon settlements around Southampton had been fortified with walls or ditches, the later walls originate with the move of the town to the current site in the 10th century.
attractions: Westquay, Marlands Shopping Centre, SeaCity Museum, Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour, Leonardo Hotel Southampton, Novotel Southampton, Mayflower Park, Solent Sky, Tudor House & Garden, Houndwell Park, restaurants: Turtle Bay Southampton, The Standing Order - JD Wetherspoon, COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant | Southampton, Medbar Southampton, The Giddy Bridge - JD Wetherspoon, L'Osteria Southampton, Bill's Southampton Restaurant, O'neill's Southampton, Slug & Lettuce - Southampton, Casa Brasil Southampton

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