Rowberrow
| Rowberrow | |
|---|---|
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  Rowberrow Location within Somerset | |
| OS grid reference | ST450582 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Winscombe |
| Postcode district | BS25 |
| Dialling code | 01934 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Rowberrow is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Shipham in the Somerset district, in the ceremonial county of Somerset, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 56.[1] On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Shipham.[2]
Rowberrow is near Churchill, close to the Dolebury Warren Iron Age hill fort.
It is the site of a Bronze Age barrow approximately 20 metres (66 ft) in diameter, which was excavated in 1813,[3] and is believed to have given the village its name as Rowbarrow means 'rough hill' or 'barrow'.[4]
The parish was part of the Winterstoke Hundred.[5]
It was formerly a mining parish producing calamine.[6]
Church
The parish Church of St Michael and All Angels dates from the late 14th century, however the nave, chancel and south porch were rebuilt in 1865. It is a Grade II* listed building.[7]
Notable residents
The author Terry Pratchett lived in Rowberrow from 1970 to 1993.[8][9][10] His daughter Rhianna was born in the village.
The author and cat lover Doreen Tovey lived in Rowberrow from the early fifties until her death in 2008.
References
- ^ "Population statistics Rowberrow CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Rowberrow CP/AP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ Adkins, Lesley and Roy (1992). A Field Guide to Somerset Archaeology. Wimborne, Dorset: Dovecote Press. pp. 100–101. ISBN 0-946159-94-7.
- ^ "Autumn newsletter 2007" (PDF). Mendip Hills AONB. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 25 September 2007.
- ^ "Somerset Hundreds". GENUKI. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ^ Atthill, Robin (1976). Mendip: A new study. Newton Abbot, Devon: David & Charles. ISBN 0-7153-7297-1.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Michael and All Angels (1296019)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 17 July 2006.
- ^ "Science Fiction & Fantasy". Visit Somerset. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Terry Pratchett". The Looking Glass Book Reviews. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Rhianna Pratchett spills the secrets of Mirror's Edge, Tomb Raider and Thief – Part 1". PC Games. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
External links
Media related to Rowberrow at Wikimedia Commons