There was discovered in a coppice (called The Well Coppice) belonging to the Beech Grove or Blackdown Estate, the remains of very ancient buildings – which was supposed by archaeologist who examined them to be of Roman origin. Hundreds of flat stones of various shapes which formed the roof of the building were removed to BEECH GROVE HOUSE, which can now be seen forming paths in the kitchen gardens, and back premises, as well as in the front doors of adjoining cottages.
1884
An old man J Batchelor well remembers the male population of the Parish being turned out to drill on Owslebury Down in preparation for Napoleon’s (1st) threatened invasion. The weapons were stored at Beech Grove and Blackdown.
1884 Report
The road from Baybridge to Marwell was made about 39 years ago (around 1850). Nothing but a track existed formerly over Owslebury Down.
in 1860
Owslebury had 3 Blacksmiths, 3 Carpenters, 1 Maltster, 4 Shoemakers and 2 Shopkeepers.
One Farmer practised as a horse and cow doctor.
Local grown wheat was ground at the windmill situated behind Old Mill Stores. Flour sold to villagers for bead making.