Nolton and Roch
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Nolton and Roch | |
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Location of Nolton and Roch within Pembrokeshire | |
Population | 825 (2012)[1] |
OS grid reference | SM8618 |
Community |
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Principal area | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Haverfordwest |
Postcode district | SA62 |
Dialling code | 01834 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
Preseli Pembrokeshire | |
Nolton and Roch (
Geography
The 5 miles (8 km) coastline of the community consists of picturesque cliffs and dunes, and is followed by the
The community is on the linguistic boundary that existed along the northern edge of the community, which was particularly prominent here where it followed the Brandybrook valley: the community had been predominantly English-speaking for 900 years, but the adjoining parishes of Brawdy and Hayscastle to the north are more Welsh-speaking.[citation needed]
Deep in the Brandybrook valley, Roch Mill is the last remaining of five water mills along little more than two miles of river. Adjacent to Roch Bridge it has been restored and includes a working water wheel. Starting at Roch Bridge a footpath follows the Brandybrook valley east through ancient Eweston Wood, past New Mill and Tucking (woollen) Mill, both now derelict with the buildings gradually submerging into the undergrowth. The water course (leat) that brought water to the two mills can clearly be seen and, joins the two in series; having been used by Tucking Mill the water then flowed on to New Mill before returning to the Brandybrook river. The path divides with the right path following and crossing the river and back to Roch Bridge via Woodhawk Farm. The left branch continues onto a minor lane and the ford at Stoopers Mill.
Local Government
Nolton and Roch has its own elected
Nolton
51°49′17″N 5°5′47″W / 51.82139°N 5.09639°W
Nolton is a village and parish on the coast of
Census population of Nolton parish 186 (1801): 245 (1851): 160 (1901): 108 (1951): 176 (1981)
% Welsh speakers 14 (1891): 5 (1931): 8 (1971)
Roch
51°50′56″N 5°4′40″W / 51.84889°N 5.07778°W Roch (
Census population of Roch parish 538 (1801): 763 (1851): 471 (1901): 377 (1951): 684 (1981) In the 2011 census Roch village had a population of 463.[5]
% Welsh speakers 21 (1891): 22 (1931): 16 (1971)
References
- ^ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ISBN 0-907158-58-7.
- ISBN 0-907158-58-7.
- ^ "GENUKI: Parish maps". Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ "Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics".