Projects

Crosses scratched into the walls of St Peter’s, St Mary Bourne, probably by pilgrims using the nearby Portway.

Hampshire Medieval Graffiti

Celebrating Hampshire Historians

Some of the 200 plus historians and archaeologists who populate the CHH webpages

Off the beaten track

The study of medieval graffiti in English churches began in Norfolk in 2010. Thanks to the efforts of Karen Wardley and others it is now well established in Hampshire. Use this link to follow their progress.

‘Celebrating Hampshire Historians’ began as part of the Institute of Historical Research Centenary Celebrations in 2021/22. The aim was to create a catalogue of mini-biographies of historians (and archaeologists) who researched, published or lived in the county – and who died before the year 2000. Over 200 profiles have been created and you can access them by following this link.

A number of pointers to interesting walks, both urban and rural, can be found in ‘Off the Beaten Track’ Examples include the search for OS benchmarks in Basingstoke, greenways in Southampton, and archaeological sites with visible features. Members are welcome to offer their own itineraries!