Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year was the friars' water supply system built in Southampton? ANS1 1290 QSN2 Where was the water brought from by the friars' supply system? ANS2 Conduit Head QSN3 What year did the friars start letting the rest of Southampton use the water from their system? ANS3 1310 QSN4 When was ownership of the medieval water supply system given to the town of Southampton? ANS4 1420 QSN5 What's the name of the landmark on Commercial Road where remains of the friars' water system can be seen? ANS5 Conduit House