Rowsham

Rowsham

Rowsham

Human settlement in England

Rowsham is a hamlet in the parish of Wingrave with Rowsham in Buckinghamshire, England. It is south of the village of Wingrave on the A418 road, which links Bierton with Wing.

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Rowsham's name is derived from Old English, meaning "Hrothwulf's home". In manorial rolls of 1198 it was recorded as Rollesham.[1]

An Independent Chapel was built in Rowsham in 1870 which is still in standing but no longer used for worship.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Rowsham". Survey of English Place-Names. Nottingham University.
  2. [2]
    "Building record 0667300000 - Independent Chapel Rowsham". Buckinghamshire's Heritage Portal. Buckinghamshire Council.
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