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

Bargate and Guildhall

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

1. Bargate and Guildhall Marker

Inscription. During the 12th Century this northern gateway to the medieval town was a single round archway. In the 13th Century two round towers were added and early in the 15th Century the north front was extended.

The guildhall now a museum was formerly the town's administrative centre and used for public functions and for performances by companies of strolling players.

Erected by County Borough of Southampton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 50° 54.17′ N, 1° 24.253′ W. Marker is in Southampton, England. It is in Southampton City Centre. It is on West Bargate, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 182-184 W Bargate, Southampton, England SO14 2DA, 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,

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

Bargate and Guildhall Marker, on right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

2. Bargate and Guildhall Marker, on right

Bargate (north side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F.G.O. Stuart, circa 1907

3. Bargate (north side)

Many of the buildings seen here in this picture are no longer extant.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 21, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.