| Rowston | |
St Clements, Rowston |
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Rowston
Rowston shown within Lincolnshire |
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| Population | 139 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | TF084564 |
| District | North Kesteven |
| Shire county | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Sleaford |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire | |
Rowston is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England, about 6 miles (9.7 km) north of the town of Sleaford.
Rowston was mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086 when it was recorded as Rowstune and had 34 households.[1]
The limestone parish church is a grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Clement and dating 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][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]
There was a National school built here of red brick in 1852, which is a grade II listed building.[8]