Pitchcombe
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| Area | 2.034 km2 (0.785 sq mi) |
| Population | 232 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 114/km2 (300/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Website | https://pitchcombepc.org.uk/ |
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Pitchcombe is a village and civil parish 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Gloucester,[1] in the Stroud district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 232.[2] The parish touches Harescombe, Painswick and Whiteshill and Ruscombe.[3]
Landmarks
[edit | edit source]There are 27 listed buildings in Pitchcombe.[4] Pitchcombe has a church called St John the Baptist[5] and a village hall that was originally the village school.[6]
History
[edit | edit source]The name origin of "Pitchcombe" is uncertain and probably means 'Pincen's valley' but may mean 'pitch valley'.[7] Pitchcombe has been called Pichelecumb, Pinchenecumbe and Pychecombe in the past.[8] In 1327 Pitchcombe was in Standish parish.[9]
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