Museums · South East England
Rowner
Rowner — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rowner is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Rowner is a museum located in South-East England. It showcases various exhibits relevant to the local history and culture of the area.
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Background
History
As Roman burial shrouds were found in the grounds of the church, it would seem to indicate there was a presence in the area at the time. However, it is more generally accepted that a small hamlet was established between 700 and 900AD. The spelling of the place name differs slightly from its mention in The Anglo Saxon Charter and Domesday Book. At the time of Domesday Book of 1086 the manor of Rowner was held by William Mauduit. The family of Mauduit seems to have been of considerable importance at this time as the possessor of large estates in Hampshire, and its members were among the chamberlains of Henry I and Henry II. The 19th century Palmerston Forts of Fort Rowner, Fort Brockhurst,…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8220, -1.1760
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Gosport
- Parish
- Gosport, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO13 0PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gosport
Sources
- wikipedia: Rowner (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowner?
- Rowner is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.8220°, -1.1760°.
- Is Rowner wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Rowner. Check ahead for specific facilities.