Stonemasons to restore 30 historic Southampton buildings

Repairs will be carried out on Southampton's medieval Bargate gatehouse

Castle Bailey North was repaired in the first phase of the project
Author: Jason BeckPublished 19th Mar 2024

The second phase of a restoration project on historic buildings across Southampton is getting underway.

Stonemasons will carry out repairs in 30 locations including the city's medieval Bargate, Castle Vault and Canute's Palace.

The work is expected to be complete by late autumn.

The buildings to be restored include:

  • Bargate – including major work on the roof and repairs to the exterior stonework
  • Holyrood Church
  • Castle Hall
  • Castle Vault
  • Tower Wall, West and South
  • Canute’s Palace
  • Watergate
  • Round Tower on Town Walls, East
  • Conduit House, Commercial Road

Councillor Lorna Fielker, leader of Southampton City Council, said: "Southampton is full of rich history and heritage.

"We have so many buildings and monuments that have shaped our city for hundreds of years and play an important part in telling our story.

"As part of the heritage assets repair programme we are improving public access to and enjoyment of these important heritage assets.

"It is part of our desire to improve everyone’s understanding of Southampton’s important place in history over many centuries."

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