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'''Highfield''' is a suburb of [[Southampton]], [[England]]. The suburb is situated to the north of the city centre, and is bounded by (clockwise from West) [[Southampton Common]], [[Bassett, Hampshire|Bassett]], [[Swaythling]] and [[Portswood]]. Highfield is home to the main campus of the [[University of Southampton]], which is built on a former brickfield. Residents would now describe Highfield as the perfect leafy suburb, socially fortunate and like an old countryside village. Perfect for the upper classes.
'''Highfield''' is a suburb of [[Southampton]], England. The suburb is situated to the north of the city centre, and is bounded by (clockwise from West) [[Southampton Common]], [[Bassett, Hampshire|Bassett]], [[Swaythling]] and [[Portswood]]. Highfield is home to the main campus of the [[University of Southampton]], which is built on a former brickfield.


==History==
==History==


Old maps of Southampton suggest that the name originates from "Hayfield" or "Hay field".<ref name="Mann">Mann, John Edgar and Ashton, Peter: "Highfield: A Village Remembered". Halsgrove, 1998. ISBN 1 874448 91 4</ref> As with most suburbs of Southampton, and as the name suggests, Highfield's origins are very much as a rural district.
Old maps of Southampton suggest that the name originates from "Hayfield" or "Hay field".<ref name="Mann">Mann, John Edgar and Ashton, Peter: "Highfield: A Village Remembered". Halsgrove, 1998. {{ISBN|1-874448-91-4}}</ref> As with most suburbs of Southampton, and as the name suggests, Highfield's origins are very much as a rural district.


[[Highfield Church]], officially named [[Christ]] Church, began as a [[chapel of ease]] serving the parish of South Stoneham (see [[Swaythling]]). It was built in 1847 and originally named "Christ Church, [[Portswood]]". The architect was Joshua Brandon, who died before the building was completed and is buried in the [[churchyard]].<ref name="Mann" />
[[Highfield Church]], officially named Christ Church, began as a [[chapel of ease]] serving the parish of [[South Stoneham]]. It was built in 1847 and originally (and, officially, still is) named "Christ Church, [[Portswood]]". The architect was Joshua Brandon, who died before the building was completed and is buried in the [[churchyard]].<ref name="Mann" />


A number of large [[country house]]s dominated the area, including Highfield House, Highfield Cottage, Uplands (formerly "The Rosaries" or "The Rosary"), Heather Deane, Oak Mount, Ivy Bank and Highfield Lodge (not to be confused with the lodge to Highfield House). These houses are all shown on an 1897 [[Ordnance Survey]] map. Some of these buildings, including Ivy Bank and Oak TaMount, still stand, albeit in somewhat altered surroundings. Highfield House and Uplands have both been demolished.<ref name="Mann" />
A number of large [[country house]]s dominated the area, including Highfield House, Highfield Cottage, Uplands (formerly "The Rosaries" or "The Rosary"), Heather Deane, Oak Mount, Ivy Bank and Highfield Lodge (not to be confused with the lodge to Highfield House). These houses are all shown on an 1897 [[Ordnance Survey]] map. Some of these buildings, including Ivy Bank and Oak Mount, still stand, albeit in somewhat altered surroundings. Highfield House and Uplands have both been demolished.<ref name="Mann" />


A deed of covenant was signed in 1846 to establish [[Highfield School|Highfield Church of England School]]. The building, which stands next to the church, was opened in 1849.<ref name="Mann" />
A deed of covenant was signed in 1846 to establish Highfield Church of England School. The building, which stands next to the church, was opened in 1849.<ref name="Mann" />


Highfield House had a number of [[Royal Navy|naval]] connections in the 19th century, being owned by Vice-Admiral Foote, Rear-Admiral Morier and then William Ogden. In 1861, Uplands was listed in the [[Post Office]] Directory as "The Rosaries". It was occupied by Revd Thomas McCalmont, a [[Church of England]] cleric whose family originated from [[Ireland]]. In 1877, Alfred (Thomas' third son) became Mayor of Southampton at the age of 26. Alfred died a year later, and after a further two years, his elder brother Frederick also died, aged 34. Two stained glass windows in Highfield Church commemorate the clergyman and his sons.<ref name="Mann" />
Highfield House had a number of [[Royal Navy|naval]] connections in the 19th century, being owned by Vice-Admiral Foote, Rear-Admiral Morier and then William Ogden. In 1861, Uplands was listed in the Post Office Directory as "The Rosaries". It was occupied by Revd Thomas McCalmont, a [[Church of England]] cleric whose family originated from Ireland. In 1877, Alfred (Thomas' third son) became Mayor of Southampton at the age of 26. Alfred died a year later, and after a further two years, his elder brother Frederick also died, aged 34. Two stained glass windows in Highfield Church commemorate the clergyman and his sons.<ref name="Mann" />


In 1883, Highfield House was purchased by James Ireland, a tailor and outfitter.<ref name="Mann" />
In 1883, Highfield House was purchased by James Ireland, a tailor and outfitter.<ref name="Mann" />


The Southampton Tramways Company, which was later subsumed into the Southampton Corporation transport department, purchased Highfield Stables in 1888. The company had been stabling their horses (for horse-drawn trams) there for some time previously. The stables could house 31 horses. Several additional buildings were erected to accommodate [[bus|omnibus]]es and [[tram]]s. Electric trams arrived at the depot in 1904.<ref name="Mann" />
The [[Southampton Tramways Company]], which was later subsumed into the Southampton Corporation transport department, purchased Highfield Stables in 1888. The company had been stabling their horses (for horse-drawn trams) there for some time previously. The stables could house 31 horses. Several additional buildings were erected to accommodate [[bus|omnibus]]es and trams. Electric trams arrived at the depot in 1904.<ref name="Mann" />


In 1913, Uplands was put up for sale. The house was demolished with Taunton's School being erected in its place. The school was founded in 1752 because of a [[bequest]] left by Richard Taunton, a wine importer and merchant and cousin of [[Isaac Watts]]. The school had originally been located in Windsor Terrace and in 1865 moving to New Road, both in the city centre. A number of factors, not least [[World War I]], delayed the laying of the foundation stone of the new building in Highfield until 1925.<ref name="Mann" />
In 1913, Uplands was put up for sale. The house was demolished with Taunton's School being erected in its place. The school was founded in 1752 because of a [[bequest]] left by Richard Taunton, a wine importer and merchant and cousin of [[Isaac Watts]]. The school had originally been located in Windsor Terrace and in 1865 moving to New Road, both in the city centre. A number of factors, not least World War I, delayed the laying of the foundation stone of the new building in Highfield until 1925.<ref name="Mann" />


[[Image:Glebe Court.jpg|thumb|Glebe Court, part of the Uplands Estate]]
[[File:Glebe Court.jpg|thumb|Glebe Court, part of the Uplands Estate]]
Between 1922 and 1936, most of the Uplands Estate was built.<ref name="Mann" /> Designed by [[Herbert Collins]], the estate is now a designated conservation area.<ref>[http://herbertcollins.co.uk/home/content/view/24/45/ Herbert Collins Residents' Association: Southampton Conservation Areas]</ref> The estate comprises 200 houses and flats in Collins' distinctive [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] style. Collins made use of a stream that runs through Highfield, making it a feature of his open green areas and using it to feed an ornamental pond.<ref name="Mann" />
Between 1922 and 1936, most of the Uplands Estate was built.<ref name="Mann" /> Designed by [[Herbert Collins]], the estate is now a designated conservation area.<ref>[http://herbertcollins.co.uk/home/content/view/24/45/ Herbert Collins Residents' Association: Southampton Conservation Areas] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928202113/http://herbertcollins.co.uk/home/content/view/24/45/ |date=28 September 2007 }}</ref> The estate comprises 200 houses and flats in Collins' distinctive [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] style. Collins made use of a stream that runs through Highfield, making it a feature of his open green areas and using it to feed an ornamental pond.<ref name="Mann" />


On the first Sunday in [[Lent]] in 1941, Highfield Church was targeted by the [[Luftwaffe]]. Eight bombs fell around the building, but none hit the target. Although some damage was sustained, the following morning's 8 o'clock service was held regardless.<ref name="Mann" />
On the first Sunday in [[Lent]] in 1941, Highfield Church was targeted by the [[Luftwaffe]]. Eight bombs fell around the building, but none hit the target. Although some damage was sustained, the following morning's 8 o'clock service was held regardless.<ref name="Mann" />


Taunton's School, a [[grammar school]] at the time, became a [[sixth form college]] in 1967.<ref name="Mann" />
Taunton's School, a [[grammar school]] at the time, became a [[sixth form college]] in 1967.<ref name="Mann" />
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By 1969, the tram sheds had been derelict for around twenty years and so in that year volunteers from the Southampton Sixth Form Union demolished the depot.<ref name="Mann" />
By 1969, the tram sheds had been derelict for around twenty years and so in that year volunteers from the Southampton Sixth Form Union demolished the depot.<ref name="Mann" />


[[Image:Avenue Campus Southampton.jpg|thumb|The Avenue Campus extension to the Taunton's College buildings]]
[[File:Avenue Campus Southampton.jpg|thumb|The Avenue Campus extension to the Taunton's College buildings]]
Taunton's College (as it was renamed) merged with Hill College in [[Shirley, Hampshire|Shirley]] in 1997. The new college retains the name Taunton's College but is located solely on the old Hill College campus, formerly the Girls' Grammar School. The Highfield site was sold to the [[University of Southampton]] who moved their arts faculty into the building, extending it and renaming it Avenue Campus. The Avenue Campus also occupies the land which previously housed the Highfield tram depot; the archaeology building now stands there.<ref name="Mann" />
Taunton's College (as it was renamed) merged with Hill College in [[Shirley, Southampton|Shirley]] in 1997. The new college retains the name Taunton's College but is located solely on the old Hill College campus, formerly the Girls' Grammar School. The Highfield site was sold to the [[University of Southampton]] who moved their arts faculty into the building, extending it and renaming it [[Avenue Campus]]. The Avenue Campus also occupies the land which previously housed the Highfield tram depot; the archaeology building now stands there.<ref name="Mann" />


==Famous Residents==
==Notable residents==
{{Unreferencedsection|date=June 2007}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=June 2007}}
*Commodore [[Edward John Smith]], captain of RMS Titanic
*Commodore [[Edward Smith (sea captain)|Edward J. Smith]], captain of the [[RMS Titanic]]
*[[R. J. Mitchell]], designer of the [[Spitfire]]
*[[R. J. Mitchell]], designer of the [[Supermarine Spitfire|Spitfire]]
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*[[Pete Thomas (saxophonist)|Pete Thomas]], musician and composer
*Dr. Catherine Powell, author of 'Safeguarding Children' and child abuse speaker.
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*[[Pete Thomas (saxophonist)]], Musician and composer


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/ Highfield Residents Association]
* [http://www.highfieldresidents.org.uk/ Highfield Residents Association]
* [http://www.hantsweb.org.uk/highfield/map2.html Highfield boundary map]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070622175627/http://www.hantsweb.org.uk/highfield/map2.html Highfield boundary map]
* [http://www.highfield.hampshire.org.uk/ The Highfield Website Local Residents Resources]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928003621/http://www.highfield.hampshire.org.uk/ The Highfield Website Local Residents Resources]
* [http://www.highfieldhistory.co.uk HighfieldHistory.co.uk – local history resource for Highfield]

==Around Southampton==


{{Geographic location
|Centre = Highfield
|North = [[Bassett Green]]<br />[[University of Southampton]]
|Northeast = [[Swaythling]]
|East = [[Portswood]]
|Southeast = [[Bevois Valley]]
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|Southwest =
|West = [[Southampton Common]]
|Northwest =
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{{Districts of Southampton}}
{{Districts of Southampton}}
{{University of Southampton}}
{{University of Southampton}}


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[[Category:Areas of Southampton]]

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50°56′N 1°24′W / 50.93°N 1.40°W / 50.93; -1.40

Highfield is a suburb of Southampton, England. The suburb is situated to the north of the city centre, and is bounded by (clockwise from West) Southampton Common, Bassett, Swaythling and Portswood. Highfield is home to the main campus of the University of Southampton, which is built on a former brickfield.

History

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Old maps of Southampton suggest that the name originates from "Hayfield" or "Hay field".[1] As with most suburbs of Southampton, and as the name suggests, Highfield's origins are very much as a rural district.

Highfield Church, officially named Christ Church, began as a chapel of ease serving the parish of South Stoneham. It was built in 1847 and originally (and, officially, still is) named "Christ Church, Portswood". The architect was Joshua Brandon, who died before the building was completed and is buried in the churchyard.[1]

A number of large country houses dominated the area, including Highfield House, Highfield Cottage, Uplands (formerly "The Rosaries" or "The Rosary"), Heather Deane, Oak Mount, Ivy Bank and Highfield Lodge (not to be confused with the lodge to Highfield House). These houses are all shown on an 1897 Ordnance Survey map. Some of these buildings, including Ivy Bank and Oak Mount, still stand, albeit in somewhat altered surroundings. Highfield House and Uplands have both been demolished.[1]

A deed of covenant was signed in 1846 to establish Highfield Church of England School. The building, which stands next to the church, was opened in 1849.[1]

Highfield House had a number of naval connections in the 19th century, being owned by Vice-Admiral Foote, Rear-Admiral Morier and then William Ogden. In 1861, Uplands was listed in the Post Office Directory as "The Rosaries". It was occupied by Revd Thomas McCalmont, a Church of England cleric whose family originated from Ireland. In 1877, Alfred (Thomas' third son) became Mayor of Southampton at the age of 26. Alfred died a year later, and after a further two years, his elder brother Frederick also died, aged 34. Two stained glass windows in Highfield Church commemorate the clergyman and his sons.[1]

In 1883, Highfield House was purchased by James Ireland, a tailor and outfitter.[1]

The Southampton Tramways Company, which was later subsumed into the Southampton Corporation transport department, purchased Highfield Stables in 1888. The company had been stabling their horses (for horse-drawn trams) there for some time previously. The stables could house 31 horses. Several additional buildings were erected to accommodate omnibuses and trams. Electric trams arrived at the depot in 1904.[1]

In 1913, Uplands was put up for sale. The house was demolished with Taunton's School being erected in its place. The school was founded in 1752 because of a bequest left by Richard Taunton, a wine importer and merchant and cousin of Isaac Watts. The school had originally been located in Windsor Terrace and in 1865 moving to New Road, both in the city centre. A number of factors, not least World War I, delayed the laying of the foundation stone of the new building in Highfield until 1925.[1]

Glebe Court, part of the Uplands Estate

Between 1922 and 1936, most of the Uplands Estate was built.[1] Designed by Herbert Collins, the estate is now a designated conservation area.[2] The estate comprises 200 houses and flats in Collins' distinctive Georgian style. Collins made use of a stream that runs through Highfield, making it a feature of his open green areas and using it to feed an ornamental pond.[1]

On the first Sunday in Lent in 1941, Highfield Church was targeted by the Luftwaffe. Eight bombs fell around the building, but none hit the target. Although some damage was sustained, the following morning's 8 o'clock service was held regardless.[1]

Taunton's School, a grammar school at the time, became a sixth form college in 1967.[1]

By 1969, the tram sheds had been derelict for around twenty years and so in that year volunteers from the Southampton Sixth Form Union demolished the depot.[1]

The Avenue Campus extension to the Taunton's College buildings

Taunton's College (as it was renamed) merged with Hill College in Shirley in 1997. The new college retains the name Taunton's College but is located solely on the old Hill College campus, formerly the Girls' Grammar School. The Highfield site was sold to the University of Southampton who moved their arts faculty into the building, extending it and renaming it Avenue Campus. The Avenue Campus also occupies the land which previously housed the Highfield tram depot; the archaeology building now stands there.[1]

Notable residents

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Mann, John Edgar and Ashton, Peter: "Highfield: A Village Remembered". Halsgrove, 1998. ISBN 1-874448-91-4
  2. ^ Herbert Collins Residents' Association: Southampton Conservation Areas Archived 28 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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