Rowston
| Rowston | |
| Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|
 St Clement's Church, Rowston | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TF084564 |
| Location: | 53°5’39"N, 0°22’57"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 178 (2011) |
| Post town: | Lincoln |
| Postcode: | LN4 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Kesteven |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Sleaford and North Hykeham |
Rowston is a village in Kesteven, the south-western part of Lincolnshire, about six miles north of the nearest town, Sleaford. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 178.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, Rowston is recorded as Rowstune, with 34 households.[1]
The parish church, St Clement, is a fine limestone edifice of the 12th century. Anglo-Saxon decorated stonework has been re-used in the south chancel wall. The church 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. The church is a Grade I listed building.[2][3]
A restored village cross stands on the green near the church and is both Grade II listed[4] and a scheduled monument.[5] It was restored in 1910 retaining the top step, base and shaft of the 15th-century original.[6]
Rowston Manor is a Grade II* listed limestone house dating from 1741 with an addition in 1985.[7]
A previous National School built here of red brick in 1852, is a Grade II listed building.[8]
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References
- ↑ Rowston in the Domesday Book
- ↑ National Heritage List 1064293: Church of St Clements Rowston (Grade I listing)
- ↑ National Monuments Record: No. 349108 – St Clements Rowston
- ↑ National Heritage List 1359364: Village Cross (Grade II listing)
- ↑ National Heritage List 1009230: Village Cross (Scheduled ancient monument entry)
- ↑ National Monuments Record: No. 349091 – Village Cross
- ↑ National Heritage List 1280659: Rowston Manor (Grade II* listing)
- ↑ National Heritage List 1205521: Rowston School (Grade II listing)