Bassett
Bassett, Southamptoncounty:
coords:
Hampshire
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BASSETT in North Stoneham
This place grew in the late 18th century as a retreat for rich people outside (and away from civic responsibilities in) the borough of Southampton. A family of 'Basset' is known in South Stoneham in the early 15th century, and the place name may be from their name.
Shown on an old map by Harrison 1788
- settlement, town - Waltham Hundred - Hampshire
Period - 1780s
