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Medieval Merchant's House

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A 13th century house that is one of the few surviving medieval townhouses in England. The house has been restored to what it might have looked like in the 14th century. The house was built in 1290 by John Fortin, a merchant involved in trade with France. It was used both as a residence for Fortin and his family, and as a store.
58 French Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO1 0At

About Medieval Merchant's House
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: ¼ mile S of city centre just off Castle Way
Website: Medieval Merchant's House
Phone: 02380 221 503
English Heritage
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OS SU419 112
Heritage Rating:   ?

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Spinniker - 1.8 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Hythe, Hampshire Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £490

Captains House - 2 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Hythe, Hampshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £535

Camelia House - 7.6 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Lyndhurst, Hampshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £450

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De Vere Grand Harbour - 0.1 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Southampton, Hampshire Stay from: £63.50

The Dolphin Hotel - 0.1 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Southampton, Hampshire Stay from: £50.00

The Star Hotel - 0.2 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Southampton, Hampshire Stay from: £30.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Claremont House - 0.8 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Southampton, Hampshire From: £30.00

Alcantara Guest House - 1 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Southampton, Hampshire From: £46.00

Argyle Lodge - 1.1 miles from Medieval Merchant's House Southampton, Hampshire From: £25.00

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Southampton
Tourist Information Centre
9 Civic Centre Road
Southampton
Hampshire
England
SO14 7FJ
Tel: 023 8083 3333
Fax: 023 8083 3381
Email: tourist.information@southampton.gov.uk
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