About the Bargate
Southampton’s most historic monument has re-opened to the public. Funded by the South East England Development Agency and with the support of Southampton City Council, the Bargate has been refurbished and given a new lease of life as the Bargate Monument Gallery. The 800-year-old monument stands at the heart of Southampton’s city centre. The Bargate was originally built as the main gateway to the medieval city and has held a number of important positions throughout its history. These include being the city’s guildhall (until the 1770’s), the police headquarters during WW2 and now a contemporary art gallery.
