Technically, Hilsea should be within Wymering, but because I have a particular interest in it, it’s separated out into its own section.
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Good overview. Probably better than what I’ve collected here.
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After the extinction of the family of William de Forz, Earl of Albemarle, the manor of Wymering reverts to the crown. In 1280, King Edward I1 assigns the manor to his mother, Eleanor, in partial satisfaction of a crown debt. In 1281, this grant is superseded when the King grants the manor to John of Botiller in exchange for the manor of Ringwood.
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Daniel Norton is summoned to explain why the Rectory of Wymering in Hampshire should not be seized by the crown
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John Stiles and John Barnes are convicted of stealing bar iron from John Stewart.
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Jun 1790: Selling Great Horsea
In August, the island of Great Horsea changes hands at auction. This represents approx 3-4% of the total land area of the parish.
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Wymering is recorded as supporting a thousand sheep, as part of a broader report on agricultural practice in Hampshire.
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1813: Purchase for Works at Hilsea Act
Represents a major reorganisation of land ownership within the parish.
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In 1833, Wymering Parish has a population of 578 and shares two National Schools with the neighbouring parish of Widley, where the schools are located. These schools serve both parishes, educating 32 males and 53 females, and are supported by local subscriptions.
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Wymering is part of the Portsdown hundred and is in the Fareham petty sessional division. It includes a portion of the village of Cosham, with the remainder in the parish of Widley. The parish church, SS. Peter and Paul, is a Norman stone structure, and the parish is jointly served with Widley by Rev. Horatio Bolton Smith. Wymering has an area of 3,079 acres and supports mainly wheat and cereal farming. The population in 1871 was 1,206.
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Feb 1912: Wymering Vicar’s Farewell
A valediction for the Rev. Horatio Bolton Smith, retiring after 40 years service.