Rowberrow
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  Rowberrow shown within Somerset |
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| OS grid reference | |
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| Unitary authority | North Somerset |
| Ceremonial county | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | Great Western |
| European Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Woodspring to become North Somerset at next general election |
| List of places: UK • England • Somerset | |
Rowberrow is a small village near Churchill in North Somerset, England.
Rowberrow is close to the Dolebury Warren iron age hill fort.
It is the site of a Bronze Age Barrow approximately 20m in diameter, which was excavated in 1813,[1] this is believed to have given the village its name as Rowbarrow means rough hill or barrow.[2]
It was formerly a mining parish producing calamine.[3]
[edit] 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.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Adkins, Lesley and Roy (1992). A field Guide to Somerset Archeology. Stanbridge: Dovecote press. ISBN 0946159947.
- ^ Autumn newsletter 2007 (PDF). Mendip Hills AONB. Retrieved on 2007-09-25.
- ^ Atthill, Robin (1976). Mendip: A new study. Newton Abbott: David & Charles. ISBN 0715372971.
- ^ Church of St Michael and All Angels. Images of England. Retrieved on 2006-07-17.
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