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The West Gate is a medieval town gate forming part of the defensive fortifications of Southampton, Hampshire. Dating from the 14th century, it represents a significant example of urban military architecture from the late medieval period and served as one of the principal entrances to the walled town. The structure survives as a substantial stone gatehouse, retaining evidence of its original defensive design and functional role in controlling access to the medieval settlement. As part of Southampton's town wall system, it stands as an important testament to the town's former importance as a medieval port and trading centre.
Town wall: the West Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001929. View the official record →
The West Gate is a medieval town gate forming part of the defensive fortifications of Southampton, Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001929.
Town wall: the West Gate 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 1001929.
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 (8.4 km), Well House (8.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Town wall: the West Gate's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Town wall: the West Gate stands on Bracklesham Group And Barton Group (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Eocene. The rock here is sand, silt and clay.