NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT NAMED

The "New Inn"/"Lamp & Mantle" pub that once stood opposite the intersection of Church Hill, High Street, Chalk Hill and Swaythling Road may well have disappeared, but a new housing development by Orchard Homes consisting of 34 apartments is gradually taking shape on the site. Our Society was approached with regard to suggesting a name for this new building and having submitted five names with relevance to the site, we are pleased to announce that the developers Orchard Homes have selected "Rosemount Court". Those of you who remember Frays Stores that stood where Tesco's is next door will know that Rosemount was the name of the house that stood there around 50 or more years ago. It is nice to know that this name will live on thanks to Orchard Homes.