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Anglo-Saxon Romsey and the Lower Test Valley
This site is still under development, more material will be added over the coming weeks. If you are interested, please check back regularly.
Romsey Extra West of the Test
Romsey Extra is a large estate. The area east of the Test was given to Romsey Abbey in the 10th century but by the 14th century the Abbey owned a large area to the west of the Test as well.
This area includes Stanbridge, Roke, Sparsholt, Pauncefoot, and Moorcourt.
Romsey west of the Test. Introductory article by Phoebe Merrick Click here
Stanbridge Earls - the Name, the Bridge and various Myths. article by Mary Harris
Romsey parish boundary based on the tithe map drawn in 1845.
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