Rowston is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, situated approximately 6 miles (10 km) north from the town of Sleaford. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 178.[1]
| Rowston | |
|---|---|
 St Clement's Church, Rowston | |
  Rowston Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 178 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF084564 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
In the 1086 Domesday Book Rowston is recorded as "Rowstune", with 34 households.[2]
The limestone parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Clement and dates from the 12th century. Anglo-Saxon decorated stonework has been re-used in the south chancel wall. It was refitted in 1741 and restored 1904–10. There is a 15th-century font, and over a doorway in the tower a 12th-century tympanum decorated with a cross and other motifs.[3][4]
A restored village cross stands on the green near the church and is both Grade II listed[5] and a scheduled monument.[6] It was restored in 1910 retaining the top step, base and shaft of the 15th-century original.[7]
Rowston Manor is a Grade II* listed limestone house dating from 1741 with an addition in 1985.[8]
A previous National school built here of red brick in 1852, is a Grade II listed building.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Rowston in the Domesday Book. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Clements Rowston (1064293)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "St Clements Rowston (349108)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Village Cross (1359364)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Village Cross (Scheduled) (1009230)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Village Cross (349091)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Rowston Manor (1280659)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Rowston School (1205521)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
External links
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