Southrop is a village and

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, England. It is situated on the

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. The Grade I listed St Peter's Church dates from the 12th century. Nearby villages include Eastleach Turville, Eastleach Martin, Little Faringdon,

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and Hatherop.

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.

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.". Southrop Manor belonged to

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for three centuries, until 1926.

Buildings

There exist many buildings in Southrop. There are: The pub: There is a pub, The Swan, Owned by Thyme. Church: A church, The St Peter's Church, regularly hosts events and services for the villagers. 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.

Tourism

Southrop was rated as among the "20 most beautiful villages in the UK and Ireland" according to

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and is visited by many tourists each year. The local pub is "The Swan".

References

External links

Southrop Parish Council
{{authority control Villages in Gloucestershire Cotswold District