Hempage Wood, Hampshire
Historical Description
Hempage Wood, the vestige of an ancient royal forest in Hants, 3 miles ENE of Winchester. A grant of timber from it was made by William the Conqueror toward the rebuilding of Winchester Cathedral.
Transcribed from The Comprehensive Gazetteer of England & Wales, 1894-5
Land and Property
The Return of Owners of Land in 1873 for Hampshire (County Southampton) is available to browse.