It is said that Portsmouth itself was founded by Anglo-Norman merchant Jean de Gisors in 1180.
However parts of the city even pre-date that and were featured in the Domesday Book.
The famed ‘Great Survey’ from 1086 recorded much of England and part of Wales at the request of William the Conqueror.
However while Portsmouth does not feature many places across our area were recorded in the book – making them among the oldest places in the region.
Here are the places that feature and the names they had back then.
We have ordered them in alphabetical order – click through all the pages to see all the places.
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17. West Meon
Like East Meon this village also appeared in the Domesday Book, under the name Menes. Photo: Google Maps

18. Wickham
This village appeared in the Domesday Book. It was featured under the name of Wicheham. Photo: Google Maps

19. Wymering
This residential area of Portsmouth featured in the Domesday Book under the name of Wimeringes. Photo: Google Maps

