Roman empire. However a more likely explanation is revealed by certain old maps which show the area as PALS GRAVE, and is probably a reference to the last resting place of a (perhaps Saxon) local chief. Notable people Syd Rapson Joe Jackson (musician) Raji James Kevin Russell (footballer) Bobby Stokes Alan Pascoe References External links Photographs of the construction of the estate Paulsgrove Baptist Church Paulsgrove.net community portal Areas of Portsmouth Housing estates in Hampshire