Stow of Wedale facts for kids
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| Population | 700 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NT456447 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GALASHIELS |
| Postcode district | TD1 |
| Dialling code | 01578 |
| Police | Lothian and Borders |
| Fire | Lothian and Borders |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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| Elevation | 180 m (590 ft) |
Stow, also known as Stow of Wedale, is a small village in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It's about 7 miles (11 km) north of Galashiels. In 2011, about 718 people lived there. Stow has its own train station, making it easy to visit.
What's in a Name?
The name Stow comes from an old English word, stōw. This word means 'holy place' or 'meeting place'.
The second part of the name, Wedale, probably comes from two other old words. Wēoh (or wīg) means 'shrine', and dæl means 'valley'. So, Wedale might mean 'shrine valley'.
A Look at Stow's History
There has been a church in Stow since the 600s. The oldest church building you can still see today was built in the late 1400s. It stands where a church dedicated to St Mary was made sacred in 1242.
The church used today, called St Mary of Wedale, was built in 1876. It has a tall clock tower that is 140 feet (43 meters) high.
About a mile north of Stow is a tiny village called Torquhan. In the 1200s, this area was likely one of the last places where the old British language Cumbric was spoken before English took over.
Our Lady's Well is a special spring located about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the village. It was rebuilt in the year 2000.
Stow also has a rare example of a packhorse bridge. This type of bridge was built in the 1650s for horses carrying goods.
The Stow of Wedale Town Hall was finished in 1857. It has been an important building for the community.
In 1870, a bookseller named James Thin bought land in the village. He built a house there called Ashlea, which was finished in 1873. It is still a private home today.
Famous People from Stow
Some notable people have connections to Stow:
- Sir John Rose Cormack (1815–1882) was born and grew up in Stow. He became a well-known doctor.
- George Darling (physician) (1782?–1862) was also a physician.
- Sir Walter Mercer (1890–1971) was a famous orthopaedic surgeon, a doctor who specializes in bones and joints.
Gallery
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St. Mary's of Wedale Parish Church
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Pack horse bridge across the Gala Water, at the south end of Stow
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Stow of Wedale Town Hall
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See also
In Spanish: Stow of Wedale para niños
