GENUKI/Devon: Rose Ash

ROSE-ASH

[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868)]

"ROSE-ASH, a parish in the hundred of Witheridge, county Devon, 6 miles S.E. of South Molton, its post town, and 12 from the Eggesford railway station. It includes the hamlets of Yards and Ash-Mill. The village, which is of small extent, is wholly agricultural. The soil consists of clay, and stone is quarried for repair of the roads. It is a meet for the Knowstone harriers. The glebe comprises near 100 acres. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Exeter, value £608. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, has a square tower containing five bells. The parochial charities produce about £6 per annum, exclusive of 25s. invested in books and education for three poor children. There is an endowed National school for both sexes. A revel is held on the last Sunday in July."

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