Medieval Merchant's House in Hampshire - Historic Houses

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Medieval Merchant's House

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58 French Street

Hampshire, SO1 0AT

02380 221503

50.90° N 1.41° W

Gift Shop

Disabled Access

Parking Available

Public Toilets

The Medieval Merchants House is one of the earliest surviving merchants’ houses in England. Life in the Middle Ages is vividly evoked by the ..

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John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux, started buildingthis house c. 1290. A residence and place of business, it stood onone of the busiest streets in medieval Southampton. Now restored toits mid-14th-century appearance by the removal of later additions,it is equipped with replica period furnishings. It stands near themedieval town wall, built to defend Southampton against seaborneattacks. Netley Abbey, Calshot Castle and Hurst Castle are allwithin reasonable travelling distance.

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Highlights

English Heritage Property

Access

Access to house: Main entrance has 6 steps. Alternative side entrance available for wheelchair users has 2 high steps. Some ground floor surfaces are uneven. Steep staircase with wooden handrail to first floor. Seats available.