Museums · South East England
Rowner
In or near Wallington.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Fareham · 3.7 km
- 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Portsmouth Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Fareham — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Rowner (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowner?
- Rowner is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO13 0PA), in the parish of Gosport, unparished area.
- What is Rowner?
- Rowner — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rowner?
- The nearest railway station is Fareham, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO13 0PA.
- Is Rowner a protected site?
- Yes — Rowner is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portsmouth Harbour Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Rowner?
- The nearest railway station is Fareham, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO13 0PA.