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

St. Michael's Church

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

1. St. Michael's Church Marker

Inscription. This is the oldest building in Southampton and dates from 1070 when the Norman town was being built. It was the civic church until 1835 where the mayors of the town were sworn in at Michaelmas.

Of the parish churches in the centre of the town this was the only one to escape destruction in 1940.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1070 CE.

Location. 50° 53.978′ N, 1° 24.294′ 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: 2 Castle Way, Southampton, England SO14 2BT, 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 Square

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Nos. 52-56 French Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Blue Anchor Lane (about 150 meters away); Replica of a 14th Century Cargo Ship (about 150 meters away); Southampton's Medieval West Quay c.1450 (about 150 meters away); Walter Taylor (about 150 meters away); Westgate (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Westgate (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.

Also see . . . St Michael's Church, Southampton (Wikipedia). Overview:

St. Michael the Archangel Church is the oldest building still in use in the city of Southampton, England, founded in 1070. It is the only church still active of the five originally in the medieval walled town. The church is a Grade I Listed building.

(Submitted on July 20, 2025.)

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

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

2. St. Michael's Church

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

Photographed by F.G.O. Stuart, circa 1905

3. St. Michael's Church and Square

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 80 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 20, 2025. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.