Southampton's town walls, a defensive sequence through the ages! 🏰🛡️ #HistoryUnveiled #FortifiedHeritage
In 1338, Southampton was raided by the French forces! 😱 The town's defenses were not enough, especially along the quays on the west and south of the city. 🏰 Edward III ordered some immediate improvements to Southampton's town walls, but major work didn't start until the 1360s. 💪 Over the next few decades, the town was completely enclosed by a 2 km (1.25-mile) long stone wall, with 29 towers and eight gates. 🛡️ With the arrival of gunpowder weapons in the 1360s and 1370s, Southampton became one of the first towns in England to upgrade its fortifications with the new tech and build new towers specifically for cannons. 💥 #SouthamptonHistory #MedievalArchitecture #FortifiedTowns.
Southampton's town walls: from defense to tourist attraction! 🏰🛡️ #History #Architecture #Southampton
Негізгі бет Ойын-сауық Southampton Old Town Walls Walk - Full tour @HistoryHit 🏰 #travel #subscribe
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