It is situated at the confluence of two estuaries, the [[River Test]] and the [[River Itchen]]. There has been an important settlement in the area since [[Roman]] times, when it was known as ''Clausentum''. The modern city is situated on the site of the [[Saxon]] walled city. Although the city was bombed very heavily during [[World War II]], many of the city's walls and fortifications survive today, most notably the 'Bargate' in the city centre. | It is situated at the confluence of two estuaries, the [[River Test]] and the [[River Itchen]]. There has been an important settlement in the area since [[Roman]] times, when it was known as ''Clausentum''. The modern city is situated on the site of the [[Saxon]] walled city. Although the city was bombed very heavily during [[World War II]], many of the city's walls and fortifications survive today, most notably the 'Bargate' in the city centre. |