City of Southampton, Port borough in Hampshire, England
Southampton extends across 49 square kilometers between the Rivers Test and Itchen, featuring extensive docks and a natural double tide harbor system.
The settlement evolved from the Roman Clausentum in 43 CE to a medieval trading port, receiving its first town charter between 1154 and 1155.
The SeaCity Museum, medieval walls, and King John's Palace represent the rich maritime and architectural heritage of this Hampshire port city.
Southampton maintains direct transportation connections through its international port, railway station, and road networks linking to London and other major cities.
The harbor experiences a rare double tide phenomenon caused by the Isle of Wight's position, creating extended periods of high water for maritime operations.
Location: Hampshire
Inception: 1835
Capital city: Southampton
Shares border with: Eastleigh, New Forest, Test Valley
GPS coordinates: 50.91667,-1.38333
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:31
Titanic Engineers' Memorial
1.7 km
Television Centre, Southampton
475 m
The Cenotaph
1.7 km
Titanic Musicians' Memorial
1.7 km
Northam Bridge
264 m
Highfield Church
1.7 km
Cobden Bridge
933 m
The Joiners
1.6 km
Old Farmhouse Public House
674 m
Chessel Bay
819 m
St Edmund Church, Southampton
1.4 km
Avenue St Andrew's United Reformed Church
1.5 km
St Denys Priory
966 m
Bitterne Manor
184 m
Church of Ascension
984 m
Church of St Denys
893 m
Chapel To The Royal South Hampshire Hospital
1 km
Monument To Richard Andrews
1.6 km
The Junction Inn Public House
564 m
Jesus Chapel - St Mary Extra
1.5 km
Monument Situated In Centre Of The Green Near The Junction With Padwell Road
1.4 km
Cobbett Road Library
711 m
Clock Tower (At East End Of Cobden Bridge)
1 km
33, Palmerston Road
1.7 km
The Dutch House
1.5 km
Sundial
1.7 km
Milestone, Bitterne; opp. 292 Bitterne Road West. 50m W junction with Juniper Road
962 m
Milestone, The Avenue, Bevois Town
1.4 kmReviews
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