James Balme
The Church of St Mary at Rostherne with its second tower
- Credit: Veronica Fallows
Our history man unearths fascinating stories of past times and tragedies on his visit to Rostherne
The Church of St Mary at Rostherne with its second tower
- Credit: Veronica Fallows
Three miles to the north of Tatton Park lies the picturesque village of Rostherne well known by many for its magnificent mere and nature reserve.
Mentioned in the
Domesday Book of 1086, Rostherne was held by Gilbert De Venables who came to England at the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066. Gilbert was given large tracts of land by William the Conqueror, mostly in Cheshire, which he held under the Earldom of Cheshire.