Hempsted

Hempsted, 1086

A village just west of the canal is Hempstead a historic hamlet within the Gloucester City Council. Hempsted is a common name throughout the UK, meaning the high homestead. The settlement was most likely developed within the Saxon times. The church of St. Swithun dates from Norman times and it was one of the first endowments of Llanthony Priory founded in 1136. The church was named St. Swithun by 1417. According to the Domesday Book of 1086, there were 6 villagers, 8 smallholders, and 6 slaves. Resources wise the village had in its possession 3 lord plough teams, 6 men plough teams, and half of a fishery. In 1066 the lord of the manor was Edric Lang & Earl Harold’s Thagn. King William took the reigns from 1086 onward. The settlement’s worth was worth three pounds, from 1270 this was worth £2,189.48. 

Atlas Court 2009-12 

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Bridle Court 2006-08
Newland Homes

Canal Court 2009-12 
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Chartwell Close 1976-79
Major Developments Ltd
HMLR 20/12/1976

Court Gardens 1964-67
Building & Public Works Co. (Swindon)
HMLR 04/02/1964

Drydock Way 2009-12
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Garlandstone Walk 2000-03 
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Harness Close 2000-03 
Alfred McAlpine Homes

Highview 1965-68
Building & Public Works Co. (Swindon)
HMLR 26/08/1965

Honeythorn Close 1970-73
Reeves, Coldray Builders

Horseshoe Way 2000-03
Designed by the Mason Richards Partnership, built by Alfred McAlpine Homes. GCC.

Jetty Road 2009-12
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Kaskelot Way 2000-03
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Ladywell Close 1980-82
Westbury Homes

Mainsail Lane 2009-12
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Maritime Court 2009-12 
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Mayfair Close 1956-58
Possibly built by F.A. Cox Ltd, Gloucester.

Midsummer Walk 2000-03 
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Newark Court
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Poppy Close 2018-20
Newland Homes

Quayside Way 2009-12
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Sandalwood Drive 1974-76
Gloucester Housing Society Ltd

Soren Larsen Way 2000-03
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Spring Meadow Rise 2018-20 
Newland Homes

Strawberry Fields 2021-23 
Redcliffe Homes

Stirrup Close 2000-03 
Designed by the Mason Richards Partnership, built by Alfred McAlpine Homes. GCC.

Sylvanus Drive 2021-23 
Designed by Asbri Planning Ltd (Cardiff), built by Bellway Homes. GCC. 
Sandalwood Green

The Anchorage 2000-03 
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The Forge 2000-03 
Designed by the Mason Richards Partnership, built by Alfred McAlpine Homes. GCC.

The Gallops 2000-03
Designed by the Mason Richards Partnership, built by Alfred McAlpine Homes. GCC.

Wharfside Close 2009-12
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