Rodbourne, Malmesbury

For the Swindon suburb, formerly Rodbourne Cheney parish, see Rodbourne.
Briar cottage, Rodbourne Bottom

Rodbourne is a small village in Wiltshire, England, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of the town of Malmesbury. The hamlet of Rodbourne Bottom is 0.5 miles (0.80 km) south of the village.

Rodbourne is in the civil parish of St Paul Malmesbury Without. Until 1886 Rodbourne and the neighbouring village of Corston were tithings of Malmesbury parish.[1]

The Anglican Church of the Holy Rood is Grade II* listed.[2] It dates from the 12th century and has a 19th-century tower.[3]

Harries Ground, near Rodbourne Bottom, is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.

References

  1. ↑ "Victoria County History - Wiltshire - Vol 14 pp127-168 - Parishes: Malmesbury". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Historic England. "Church of the Holy Rood, St. Paul Malmesbury Without (1363874)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Holy Rood Church, Rodbourne, St. Paul Malmesbury Without". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 5 May 2015.

Coordinates: 51°32′56″N 2°05′42″W / 51.549°N 2.095°W / 51.549; -2.095

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