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

Arundel Tower

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

1. Arundel Tower Marker

Inscription. Arundel Tower may be named after the magical horse of Sir Bevois, one of the founders of Southampton. Legend has it that Arundel was so fast he could out-fly swallows. When Sir Bevois died, the horse flung himself from the tower in sorrow.

Sir John Arundel, a Knight and Keeper of Southampton in 1377, could also be the tower's namesake.

in 1400, you could have looked out from Arundel Tower and heard the lapping of water below. The tower's open-backed design prevented attackers from holding it, while the wall, running south along the shore of the River Test, protected the town from sea raids.

Erected by Southampton City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1377.

Location. 50° 54.16′ N, 1° 24.361′ W. Marker is in Southampton, England. It is in Southampton City Centre. It is on Castle Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Castle Way, Southampton, England SO15 1DE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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

Globally,

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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: A Fashionable Resort (here, next to this marker); Town Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); Bargate and Guildhall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Southampton in the Second World War 1939-1945 (about 150 meters away); Defence of the Town (about 150 meters away); Jane Austen (about 150 meters away); Castle Gate (about 150 meters away); All Saints Church (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.

Arundel Tower, alongside modern shopping image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

2. Arundel Tower, alongside modern shopping

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.