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The medieval merchant's house at 58 French Street, Southampton, is a timber-framed structure dating from the late fourteenth or early fifteenth century. The building preserves evidence of prosperity and substantial mercantile activity characteristic of Southampton's period as a major port during the later medieval period. Archaeological deposits associated with the house have yielded artefacts and stratigraphic evidence that illuminate domestic life and commercial practices of the medieval merchant class. The survival of both the standing structure and its associated archaeological remains makes this site significant for understanding both the physical fabric and material culture of medieval urban habitation.
Medieval merchant's house and associated deposits at 58 French Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014618. View the official record →
The medieval merchant's house at 58 French Street, Southampton, is a timber-framed structure dating from the late fourteenth or early fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014618.
Medieval merchant's house and associated deposits at 58 French Street is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014618.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bell barrows 820m south of Stonyford Pond (8.1 km), Bell barrow 360m south-west of Ipers Bridge Farm (8.3 km), Well House (8.4 km).
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