The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name. COUNT 5
QSN1 What people established a settlement in what is now the St. Mary's area of Southampton? ANS1 Anglo-Saxons QSN2 What name did the Anglo-Saxons give their settlement first? ANS2 Hamwic QSN3 What name did Hamwic have in the interim as it was evolving into Hampton? ANS3 Hamtun QSN4 What county in England was named after Hampton? ANS4 Hampshire QSN5 What river separated Hamwic from the home of previous settlers? ANS5 Itchen