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

Castle Gate

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

1. Castle Gate Marker

Inscription. The remains of the drum towers flanking the principal gateway to Southampton's medieval castle were discovered through archaeological excavations in 1961. The castle itself formerly stood on the site now occupied by a 20th century block of twelve storey flats. The Twin Drum Towers, now partially restored, were added to the defensive bailey wall of the royal castle during the late 14th were originally over century and 20ft high.

Erected by County Borough of Southampton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 54.081′ N, 1° 24.299′ W. Marker is in Southampton, England. It is in Southampton City Centre. It is at the intersection of Castle Lane and Castle Way, on the right when traveling west on Castle Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southampton, England SO14, 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,

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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: All Saints Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Defence of the Town (about 150 meters away); Town Walls (about 150 meters away); Jane Austen (about 150 meters away); Arundel Tower (about 150 meters away); A Fashionable Resort (about 150 meters away); Bargate and Guildhall (about 180 meters away); Southampton in the Second World War 1939-1945 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

2. Castle Gate Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.