A little more Rooksbridge history

[Tafflaff (Rob)]

BRENT, EAST (St. Mary), a parish, in the union of Axbridge, hundred of Brent with Wrington, E. division of Somerset, 4¾ miles (W. S. W.) from Axbridge; containing, with the hamlets of Edingworth and Rooksbridge, 849 inhabitants. This place appears to have been the scene of various military transactions at an early period; and on the summit of a lofty conical hill termed Brent Knoll, are vestiges of a large double intrenchment, within which, and at the base of the hill, numerous Roman relics have been found. The West Saxons are also supposed to have occupied this position, in their contests with the Mercians; and it is related that Alfred defended himself here against the Danes. A plot of ground to the south retains the name Battleborough, probably from some battle having been fought upon it. The parish is situated on the road from Bridgwater to Bristol, and near the Bristol and Exeter railway; and comprises by computation 3000 acres. The living is a vicarage, valued in the king's books at £30. 11. 3.; patron and appropriator, the Bishop of Bath and Wells: the great tithes have been commuted for £90, and the vicarial for £690; the glebe comprises about 70 acres. The church is a very ancient structure, with a tower and spire together 130 feet high; at the east end of the north aisle is a handsome painted window. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans; and a national school is supported by subscription. Cornua ammonis and other fossils have been found. Here was a cell to the abbey of Glastonbury.

[onehorseAl( Al)]

Thanks for the info Rob,getiing more adjetated by the hour!
Al

[steven king]

Thanks Rob - this certainly does whet the appetite !  See you all tomorrow.

[tyna]

The anticipation is too much!!!!!  Must take a minute to focus - eh??  OK now calmer.... good luck to everybody lets hope one or more of us dig up what's surely there to be found.   

[mole]

Even if I don,nt find anything  it will still be a good day being able to meet people who i ,VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF CONVERSING WITH VIA THIS FORUM  MOLE

[cider(martin)]

As a newby to this site I am finding it very useful, also can't wait until tomorrow. 

[Chef Geoff]

I agree with Mole, I don't really care if I found anything I just hope someone does as the thrill is infectious. My ex-wife and children used to live in Rooksbridge, so I know the area quite well, it certainly is in the middle of lots of history and it's good to know that it's close enough to the surface to be detected, that was my main worry, as it's out on the levels.
Good luck everyone

Chef