Camdentown

Camdentown, Gosport
settlement
parish:
county:
coords:
Gosport
Hampshire
SU6000
refce: HANTSLOC.t
old map: 25inch County Series map -- Hants LXXXIII.6
Camdentown
refce: Coates 1989
CAMDENTOWN in Gosport
Possibly taken direct from the name in London, which dates from about 1800 commemorating the first Earl Camden, who took his title from 'Camden Place' Chislehurst (Kent). This name derives ultimately from that of the great 16th century antiquary William Camden.
   Old Hampshire Gazetteer - JandMN: 2001