Linda You might be interested in the page on our website which gives a good run down on Bevois. http://southernlife.org.uk/bevois.htm Chris and Caroline > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.5/32 - Release Date: 27/06/2005

Just to say I really enjoyed the link, I often get down to Southampton, and I came across a report of a skeleton being dug up when working through the Salisbury and Winchester Journal (in which Southampton almost always features) , would this refer to the same legend or another story ? "A great deal has been said and written about St.Beavis of Southampton, and his giant page, Iscapar, and the existence of these personages has been treated as a fable, although their effigies are placed at the bar-gate. Yet we are informed, from a source entitled to some credit, that at the time General Stibert was proprietor of Beavis Hill, a skeleton was found at the above place, by James Landy, who is now upwards of 100 years of age, the head of which skeleton was described, as being four times the usual size, and the body proportioned." Cheers Richard Heaton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris & Caroline" <chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk> To: <ENG-HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [ENG-HANTS] Corbyn/Corbin, Bevois > Linda > You might be interested in the page on our website which gives a good run > down on Bevois. > http://southernlife.org.uk/bevois.htm > Chris and Caroline > >> >> > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.5/32 - Release Date: 27/06/2005 > > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors > at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: > http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 > >