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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Rode, Somerset

  

Rode, Somerset Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Rode, Somerset

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Rode, Somerset history

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The village appears as “Rode” in the Domesday Book, but the spelling was labile from an early date. The name derives from the Anglo-Saxon rod, meaning a clearing. The parish was part of the hundred of Frome.

The Murder at Road Hill House

Constance Kent was arrested by order of the town magistrates for the murder of her 3-year-old half-brother at Road Hill House (now Langham House) The case was investigated by Detective Inspector Jack Whicher . Kent was later to confess, was charged and received the mandatory death sentence . This was commuted to life imprisonment, of which she served twenty years .

Rode, Somerset landmarks

Rode is home to two village pumps, a mounted plough, a wellhead pump, an elaborate village sign, a flagpole and a war memorial in the form of a cross.

You can visit Rode, Somerset places with Walkfo Rode, Somerset to hear history at Rode, Somerset’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Rode, Somerset has 23 places to visit in our interactive Rode, Somerset map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Rode, Somerset, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Rode, Somerset places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Rode, Somerset & the surrounding areas.

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23 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Rode, Somerset tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Rode, Somerset

  

Best Rode, Somerset places to visit

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Rode, Somerset has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Rode, Somerset’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Rode, Somerset’s information audio spots:

Farleigh House Farleigh House, or Farleigh Castle, is a large English country house in Somerset. It was built and extended during the 18th and 19th centuries and until 1970 served as the centre of a country estate owned by the Houlton family. In 1970 it was sold to be used as a prep school called Ravenscroft School. After this closed in 1996, the house was leased from the last owners of the school by the new Farleigh College until 2001. Bath Rugby Club now occupies it as its headquarters and training centre.

Church of St Philip and St James, Norton St Philip The Church of St Philip and St James in Norton St Philip within the English county of Somerset is a Grade II* listed building. The parish is part of the Hardington Vale benefice within the archdeaconry of Wells.

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