Bevois Mount History Southampton

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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

The Ornamental Lake looking very different but at least it's full.
12/10/2026

The Ornamental Lake looking very different but at least it's full.

WW1 peace celebrations on the Common.
12/10/2026

WW1 peace celebrations on the Common.

The Gardener Sisters sign in the top right hand corner is a clue to the location - Stag Gates shops.
11/10/2026

The Gardener Sisters sign in the top right hand corner is a clue to the location - Stag Gates shops.

This is the tomb of Sampson Payne in the Old Cemetery. He arrived in Southampton in 1842 and set up a china and glass bu...
11/10/2026

This is the tomb of Sampson Payne in the Old Cemetery. He arrived in Southampton in 1842 and set up a china and glass business at 68, High St. He took up residence at Clayfield House on the Avenue. He was mayor in 1854 and 1885 He bought the Freemantle estate and sold it off for development. He intended the same for the Bevois Mount estate but his death in 1856, intervened.

This time, ten years, ago volunteers were scrubbing green paint off the mural. It was urgent because a street party was ...
09/10/2026

This time, ten years, ago volunteers were scrubbing green paint off the mural. It was urgent because a street party was taking place that afternoon. The mural has never suffered malicious damage since - thank goodness! Slam, the artist, in the flowered hat, is supervising.

Trams parked under the trees at the top of the Common for camouflage during WW2.
08/10/2026

Trams parked under the trees at the top of the Common for camouflage during WW2.

As promised in 'A Walk Around the City Parks' the mosaic pond in Andrews Park has been repaired. Also, the removal of th...
08/10/2026

As promised in 'A Walk Around the City Parks' the mosaic pond in Andrews Park has been repaired. Also, the removal of the hedge has given a much improved open aspect. (Well done, Cliff Brown).

Jacqui Rayment and Francis Benali at the opening of the play area on the Common.
06/10/2026

Jacqui Rayment and Francis Benali at the opening of the play area on the Common.

A tram in the Avenue.
06/10/2026

A tram in the Avenue.

04/10/2026

‘The first Alexandra Rose Girl. Avenue, Southampton.’ The monument behind her is still there. Alexandra Rose Day - which saw people sell roses to raise money for those living in poverty - was launched by Queen Alexandra in 1912. Alexandra Rose Charity continues to help people today.

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