Pitchcombe Explained

Official Name:Pitchcombe
Civil Parish:Pitchcombe
Country:England
Region:South West England
Coordinates:51.7669°N -2.2175°W
Hide Services:Yes
Population:232
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Area Total Km2:2.034
Static Image:Pitchcombe (Glos) St John the Baptist's Church - geograph.org.uk - 68364.jpg
Website:https://pitchcombepc.org.uk/

Pitchcombe is a village and civil parish 6miles south of Gloucester,[1] in the Stroud district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 232.[2] The parish touches Harescombe, Painswick and Whiteshill and Ruscombe.[3]

Landmarks

There are 27 listed buildings in Pitchcombe.[4] Pitchcombe has a church called St John the Baptist[5] and a village hall that was originally the village school.[6]

History

The name origin of "Pitchcombe" is uncertain and probably means 'Pincen's valley' but may mean 'pitch valley'.[7] Pitchcombe has been called Pichelecumb, Pinchenecumbe and Pychecombe in the past.[8] In 1327 Pitchcombe was in Standish parish.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Distance from Pitchcombe [51.772606, 2.218294]]. GENUKI. 3 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Pitchcombe. City Population De.. 3 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Pitchcombe. Ordnance Survey. 3 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Listed buildings in Pitchcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire. British Listed Buildings. 3 May 2021.
  5. Web site: St John the Baptist. A Church Near You. 3 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Pitchcombe Village Hall. Edge and Pitchcombe. 3 May 2021.
  7. Web site: Pitchcombe Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 3 May 2021.
  8. Web site: Village history. Pitchcombe Parish Council. 3 May 2021.
  9. Web site: The Hundred of Whitstone. British History Online. 3 May 2021.

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