Bargate

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Bargate is a historic medieval gatehouse and former main entrance to the walled city of Southampton, England, now a prominent civic monument and landmark.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Grade I listed building
city gate
medieval gatehouse
scheduled monument
architecturalStyle medieval
builtFor defence of the walled town of Southampton
category Buildings and structures in Southampton
City gates in England
Tourist attractions in Southampton
constructionStart late 12th century
country England
elevation approximately 10 metres
faces High Street, Southampton
formerFunction main entrance to the walled city of Southampton
function symbolic gateway between Old Town and modern city centre
hasCityWallsConnection northern section of Southampton town walls
hasInscription civic and commemorative plaques
hasPart central archway
parapet
sculptural panels
statue of George III
twin drum towers
upper chamber
heritageDesignation Grade I listed building
scheduled monument
imageSubject frequently depicted in representations of Southampton
locatedIn Hampshire
United Kingdom
location Southampton
material stone
near Southampton
surface form: Southampton Old Town

Southampton town walls
Westquay Shopping Centre
notableEvent served as ceremonial entrance for royal visits to Southampton
openToPublic yes
owner Southampton City Council
significance landmark of Southampton city centre
principal civic monument of Southampton
streetTerminusOf Above Bar Street
touristStatus major visitor attraction in Southampton
usedAs council chamber
exhibition space
guildhall
museum
police station
prison

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Southampton hasLandmark Bargate