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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9. Fratton
Another one of the Portsmouth area's to appear in the Domesday Book. It featured under the name of Frodintone. Photo: ih
10. Havant
This town in our area was also featured in the Domesday Book. It appeared under the name of Havehunte. Photo: Google Maps
11. Hayling Island
The island appears in the Domesday Book under the name Halingei. Photo: Google Maps
12. Portchester
This village was featured in the Domesday Book. It appeared under the name Porcestre. The Roman's built the fort Portus Adurni in the area in the late third century. Photo: Google Maps