[2] According to the Anglo-Saxon Charter of 956, Aldermoor, Lordswood, Lordshill and Coxford were all within the ancient boundary of the Manor of Millbrook.

[citation needed] In 1964, Hampshire County Council bought 563 acres (2.28 km2) of land for development to cater for a population of 2,000.

By 1967, Lordshill had been incorporated within Southampton city boundaries,[4] and in 1969 development was in full swing building the new housing estates.

[12] The swimming pool reopened in 2015 after a £1.7 million refurbishment by Southampton City Council.

[16][17] Lordshill is served by a number of frequent bus services by Bluestar and Xelabus, providing various links to the city centre, as well as surrounding towns and villages such as Romsey and North Baddesley.