West Rounton
Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England
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West Rounton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is 8 miles (13 km) north of Northallerton. East Rounton is about 1-mile (1.6 km) away across the fields.
| West Rounton | |
|---|---|
West Rounton village | |
.svg)  West Rounton Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 306 (Including East Rounton. 2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NZ413034 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORTHALLERTON |
| Postcode district | DL6 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Hambleton District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
History
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The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Rontun or Runtune, and as having 75 ploughlands and 100 acres (40 ha) of meadows.[2] The name Rounton derives from the Old English hrung, and tūn (rung-town). The first part refers to a type of bridge made with poles, often built over marshy ground.[3] Historically, the village was in the wapentake of Allertonshire, today being in the Hambleton District.[4]
The nearest railway station was just outside the village (West Rounton Gates), which opened in June 1852, and closed in September 1939.[5][6] The modern civil parish consists largely of agricultural land covering over 1,500 acres (610 ha), with the River Wiske flowing westwards across the parish.[7][8]
St Oswald's Church, West Rounton, dates from the 12th century and was completely rebuilt in 1860 by architect James Pritchett. It is a grade II* listed building.[9] Historically the church was dedicated to St James, a listing from 1835 shows it as St James in the parish of Rouncton [sic], West.[10][11]
West Rounton had one pub, the Horse Shoe Inn, but this closed down after trade suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.[12] It is also home to Whitegates Nursery & Stamfrey Farm Organics which is known for its clotted cream products.[13][14]
Notable people
- Adam of Bockenfield, was a priest in charge of the church in the village in 1243[15]
- Henry Jessey, nonconformist minister, was born in the village[16]
