Southampton City Centre , England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

St Michael's Square

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

1. St Michael's Square Marker

Inscription. In medieval times, St. Michael's Square was a busy fish market selling freshly caught eels, mackerel, whiting and oysters. The Cloth Hall was built about 1400. Wool was sold on the top floor and fish mongers traded beneath. In 1634, the hall was taken down and rebuilt next to the Westgate. Its foundations can still be seen in the paving.

Possibly built in the 1070's, St. Michael's is the only intact medieval parish church in Southampton. During the French raid in 1338, blood was spilt and the church was re-consecrated.

Tudor House has been a public museum since 1912 after William Spranger sold it to the town. Built around 1492 by Sir John Dawtrey, on the site three earlier buildings, the house and garden were extensively restored in 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1400.

Location. 50° 53.982′ N, 1° 24.344′ W. Marker is in Southampton, England. It is in Southampton City Centre. It is on St Michael's Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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St Michael's Road, Southampton, England SO14 2AE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Hampshire Ports.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Michael's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Anchor Lane (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Replica of a 14th Century Cargo Ship (about 90 meters away); Southampton's Medieval West Quay c.1450 (about 120 meters away); Walter Taylor (about 120 meters away); Nos. 52-56 French Street (about 120 meters away); Westgate (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Westgate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.

St Michael's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

2. St Michael's Church

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.