West Rounton
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From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Hambleton, 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 Script error: No such module "convert". of meadows.[1] 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.[2] Historically, the village was in the wapentake of Allertonshire, today being in the Hambleton District.[3]
The nearest railway station was just outside the village (Template:Rws), which opened in June 1852, and closed in September 1939.[4][5] The modern civil parish consists largely of agricultural land covering over Script error: No such module "convert"., with the River Wiske flowing westwards across the parish.Template:Sfn[6]
The church of St Oswald dates from the 12th century and was completely rebuilt in 1860 by architect James Pritchett. It is a grade II* listed building.[7] Historically the church was dedicated to St James, a listing from 1835 shows it as St James in the parish of Rouncton [sic], West.Template:Sfn[8]
West Rounton had one pub, the Horseshoe Inn, but this closed down after trade suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.[9] It is also home to Whitegates Nursery & Stamfrey Farm Organics which is known for its clotted cream products.[10][11]
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