Historic Periods in Hampshire History
Visit the different historic periods in Hampshire History from the Romans to the House of Windsor, to find out what happened as Hampshire's history evolved from being the royal capital and home to the Treasury of England to the university city it is now. Take a look at the juxtaposition of some of Hampshire's events alongside what was happening nationally. These periods mirror the periods of our sister project Intriguing History.
Choose from Hampshire's Historic Periods From the on-page menu.
Choose the historic period that is of interest to you. This will take you to a selection of posts and our evolving timeline for that historic period in Hampshire's history. We aim to keep adding to our collection of posts, timeline data, images and map points, to reflect the great diversity of history Hampshire has to offer. Inevitably some periods are more 'active' than others but with the help of the related information on Intriguing History you will be able at least gain an overall impression of the highlights of each historic period.
The Ogham Stone of Silchester
By HLB |
The Ogham Stone of Silchester. The Ogham Stone of Silchester was discovered in 1893 during an excavation of the ancient town. A well in the town was being excavated. At a depth of about 3m, a pillar of sandstone was found. This phallic shaped pillar stood on a square plinth and is approximately 50cm tall….
John Keats In Winchester
By HLB |
John Keats in Winchester. For those who know Winchester well one of the most beautiful and restful walks is along one of the chalk streams of the River Itchen. Pick up the path at the end of College Street and walk out of the city towards St Cross. Look out across the water meadows towards…
Prince Arthur Tudor and Dogmersfield
By HLB |
What is the connection between Prince Arthur Tudor and Dogmersfield? The landscape around us holds historical secrets whether within its fields and forests, atop its hills or along its coastline. Looking out onto a deserted village where cattle now graze or having a picnic alongside a washed out coastal defense it’s often surprising to learn…
Guardian Angel’s Chapel
By HLB |
The Guardian Angel’s Chapel in Winchester Cathedral was painted in 1241. King Henry III, also known as Henry of Winchester was baptised in the cathedral in 1207. He was the son of King John and assumed the throne at just nine years of age. He was fortunate in having three great men standing beside him,…
The Swing Riots
By HLB |
The Swing Riots in Hampshire. The Swing Riots of 1830 were an uprising by agricultural workers in parts of Eastern and Southern England. It was a civil unrest that was a long time in the making, the stirrings of unrest began in the 1780’s and then during the Napoleonic Wars faded away somewhat. Fifty years…
Merdon Castle
By HLB |
Between Standon and Hursley just off the A3090 sits Merdon Castle This little known ancient monument is now in private hands and so getting sight of it is tricky. If you drive along Castle Merdon Lane you can stop and take a look over the wall and you will see the earthworks on which this…