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Southrop
Village in Gloucestershire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Southrop is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the River Leach.[3] The Grade I listed St Peter's Church dates from the 12th century.[4] Nearby villages include Eastleach Turville, Eastleach Martin, Little Faringdon, Fairford, Lechlade, Filkins and Hatherop.
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Name and etymology
The name Southrop comes from sūð + þrop meaning "southern farmstead", the other þrop nearby being Hatherop. It has been attested as Suthþrop in the 1200s and Sowthethrop by the 1500s.[5]
History
A riot occurred in Southrop on 29 November as part of the Swing Riots of 1830 across the country. A farmer describes seeing "a great mob, who were many of them armed with hammers, axes and bludgeons.".[6]
Southrop Manor belonged to Wadham College, Oxford for three centuries, until 1926.[7]
Buildings
There exist many buildings in Southrop. There are:
The pub: There is a pub, The Swan, Owned by Thyme.[8]
Church: A church, The St Peter's Church, regularly hosts events and services for the villagers.[9]
Village Hall: The village hall, has its popularity in the village. It often hosts events, in the bar inside, games nights, and the infamous Southrop Supper, where adults and children alike share a big dinner together with friends.[10]
Tourism
Southrop was rated as among the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" according to Condé Nast Traveler and is visited by many tourists each year.[11]
The local pub is "The Swan".[8]
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