The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who led the invasion of Southampton in the 14th century by the French and others? ANS1 Charles Grimaldi QSN2 What principality did Grimaldi set up with the profits from plundering Southampton? ANS2 Monaco QSN3 What year did Edward III show up in Southampton and tell them to build walls? ANS3 1339 QSN4 How many of the original towers from Southampton's walls are still standing? ANS4 13 QSN5 The oldest section of the original wall around the town dates from what year? ANS5 1175