Rowston Explained

Static Image Name:St.Clement's church, Rowston, Lincs. - geograph.org.uk - 95528.jpg
Static Image Caption:St Clement's Church, Rowston
Country:England
Official Name:Rowston
Coordinates:53.0941°N -0.3825°W
Population:178
Population Ref:(2011)
Shire District:North Kesteven
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Sleaford and North Hykeham
Post Town:Lincoln
Postcode District:LN4
Postcode Area:LN
Os Grid Reference:TF084564
London Distance Mi:110
London Direction:S

Rowston is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, situated approximately 6miles north from the town of Sleaford. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 178.[1]

In the 1086 Domesday Book Rowston is recorded as "Rowstune", with 34 households.

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.[2]

A restored village cross stands on the green near the church and is both Grade II listed and a scheduled monument. It was restored in 1910 retaining the top step, base and shaft of the 15th-century original.[3]

Rowston Manor is a Grade II* listed limestone house dating from 1741 with an addition in 1985.

A previous National school built here of red brick in 1852, is a Grade II listed building.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil Parish population 2011. 27 May 2016. Office for National Statistics. Neighbourhood Statistics.
  2. 349108. St Clements Rowston. 18 July 2011.
  3. 349091. Village Cross. 18 July 2011.