Bevois Mount History Southampton

Bevois Mount History Southampton Sharing the geography and history of the people & events in Bevois Mount, Southampton, UK The north side runs parallel with Alma Road / Gordon Avenue.

Bevois mount or hill has been known and recorded by this name since at least the 12th century and is likely to have been a Roman outpost of Clausentum. Bevois Mount Estate was formed in 1723 by the 3rd Earl of Peterborough. The south Rockstone Lane. The west The Avenue
The east Portswood Road/Bevois Hill/ Bevois Valley Road

In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales

described Bevois like this:

"BEVOIS, a village in Hampshire; on the river Itchen, 2 miles North of Southampton. It stands on the estate of Bevois Mount; and has a post office of the name of Bevois Hill, under Southampton. Bevois Mount contained the castle and the tomb of Sir Bevis of Hampton; was purchased, in the early part of last century, by the great Earl of Peterborough; was, in his time, a resort of Pope and Swift; and became afterwards the residence of the poet Sotheby,-who wrote the sonnet entitled "Farewell to Bevois Mount." These days, Bevois is synonymous with Bevois Valley, Bevois Town Primary School and the city electoral ward of the same name. School children learn about Sir Bevois and his giant squire Ascupart. In the legend Bevois asks to be buried where his sword landed: where the 3rd Earl of Peterborough, Charles Mordaunt, created his new mansion house and garden (Bevois Mount estate) in 1723 -Bevois Mount

We are 21st century residents of the area who are compiling a history for our own interest and for the benefit of the City's archives. We are interested in the area of Bevois Mount from as far back as Roman times to the present day. We hope you will share your stories & pictures of the area.https://mobile.twitter.com/allyhayes3

02/06/2026
27/05/2026

Bradshaw’s Map of 1830. Showing how little development there was north of the now City Centre, and the size of the Banister, Portswood House and Chissel (Chessel) Estates.

27/05/2026

🌟 Stallholder Spotlight: Bitterne Local History Society 🌟

The Bitterne Local History Society was formed in 1981 to promote interest in the history of Southampton east of the River Itchen and to help preserve items of local historic importance.

The Society is based at its museum and heritage centre on Peartree Avenue, where you can explore local history and browse their charity shop, open:
🕙 Monday–Friday: 10am–4pm
🕙 Saturday: 10am–2pm

Members also produce a quarterly magazine and hold monthly meetings on the second Saturday of each month at 7pm in Bitterne United Reformed Church.
Through their work, the Society helps keep the stories, places and people of Bitterne alive for future generations.

Visit their stall at the Heritage Fair to find out more about their activities, explore local history, and see how you can get involved. 📜✨

🌐 Find out more: www.bitterne.net

👉 Click “Interested” or “Going” on the event page to keep up to date with the full programme of talks and activities:
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22/05/2026
Spotted orchid on the Common.
22/05/2026

Spotted orchid on the Common.

18/05/2026
The Nook, corner of Cambridge Road, formerly Bitter Virtue, has been a long time coming but perhaps it will be open soon...
10/05/2026

The Nook, corner of Cambridge Road, formerly Bitter Virtue, has been a long time coming but perhaps it will be open soon.

Baby coots on the common.
16/04/2026

Baby coots on the common.

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