Bedhampton - a micro-history
Maps of Bedhampton in the Tudor and Stuart Periods
We are indebted to the Dean of Portsmouth University for giving us permission to use the following fascinating maps from their website...
Bedhamton - a map by Saxton - 1575 - in the reign of Elizabeth 1st
Fareham is shown as FARAM, and Wymering as Wemering. Widley is Widligh,
and Hayling is Halyng.
Portsdown Hill is Portes downe
Bedhampto - a map by Blaeu - 1645 - in the reign of Charles 1st
There are many subtle name changes - to Farham, to Haling and to Widleigh, for example.
The Boarhunts are West and East Burant. Leigh Park is Lighe, and Paulsgrove is Polgrave.
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