The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications. COUNT 5
QSN1 What's the name of the wall tower that was the first of its kind in England built for artillery purposes? ANS1 God's House Tower QSN2 In what year was the God's House Tower built? ANS2 1417 QSN3 What museum was located in God's House Tower until 2011? ANS3 Museum of Archaeology QSN4 Which king of England directed new fortifications that helped Southampton rely less on its wall? ANS4 Henry VIII QSN5 In what century did Southampton complete construction of the wall around the city? ANS5 15th