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Quiz about RossonWye

Ross-on-Wye Trivia Quiz


Ross-on-Wye is a town in Herefordshire and a popular place for tourists visiting the Wye Valley. It has many places of interest and links to several well known people. This quiz will, I hope, spark your interest and maybe prompt a visit.

A multiple-choice quiz by rossian. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
rossian
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
294,452
Updated
Feb 22 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
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Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Market House is in the centre of the town of Ross-on-Wye and is built of what material? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A well-known former soap opera star is buried in the local churchyard of Ross-on-Wye. Who is she? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Man of Ross is mentioned in Alexander Pope's 'An Essay on the Use of Riches'. What is his name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Anglican church in Ross-on-Wye is named for which saint? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which well-known 'Top Gear' presenter moved to Weston-under-Penyard, near Ross-on-Wye in 2008? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Ross-on-Wye is situated close to which well-known forest? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which Glam Rock star owned an old rectory in Weston-under-Penyard, just outside Ross-on-Wye? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Five miles from Ross-on-Wye is a Medieval castle situated high above the River Wye. What is its name? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which well-known twentieth century playwright lived in Ross-on-Wye for many years and has a room in the local library named after him? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The churchyard in Ross-on-Wye has a cross which marks the death of 315 people. What caused their death? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Market House is in the centre of the town of Ross-on-Wye and is built of what material?

Answer: Sandstone

The Market House was originally built in the early 1650s and has been used as the town library. It now houses a visitor centre with interesting historical information. Markets are still held twice weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays.
2. A well-known former soap opera star is buried in the local churchyard of Ross-on-Wye. Who is she?

Answer: Noele Gordon

Noele Gordon appeared in "Crossroads" (1964), a fictional Midlands motel renowned for its flimsy sets. Pat Phoenix and Violet Carson both appeared in "Coronation Street" and Gretchen Franklin in "EastEnders". None of them has any connection with Ross to my knowledge.
3. The Man of Ross is mentioned in Alexander Pope's 'An Essay on the Use of Riches'. What is his name?

Answer: John Kyrle

John Kyrle is well remembered in Ross with the local secondary school and a pub (among other places) named after him. He was a public benefactor and was responsible for bringing water and public amenities to the town and is referred to as a good example in Pope's work. John Masefield is associated with Ledbury, also in Herefordshire but was born much later.
4. The Anglican church in Ross-on-Wye is named for which saint?

Answer: St Mary

The church of St Mary the Virgin was founded in the 13th century and its spire is the first thing most people see when approaching the town from any direction.
5. Which well-known 'Top Gear' presenter moved to Weston-under-Penyard, near Ross-on-Wye in 2008?

Answer: Richard Hammond

Yes, it's the 'Hamster' himself. Clarkson lives in Oxfordshire, and no-one knows who 'The Stig' is, so I can't offer suggestions as to where he might live.
6. Ross-on-Wye is situated close to which well-known forest?

Answer: Royal Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean is another place well worth a visit, with wild boar and deer to be seen, if you are lucky. You will undoubtedly see sheep, as they have the right to roam, under ancient rights dating back to Norman times. The other choices are nowhere near but are forests in England.
7. Which Glam Rock star owned an old rectory in Weston-under-Penyard, just outside Ross-on-Wye?

Answer: Marc Bolan

Marc Bolan was the lead singer of T-Rex, but never actually lived in the house. Brian Connolly was in Sweet and Noddy Holder was the former lead singer of Slade. David Bowie needs no further information.
8. Five miles from Ross-on-Wye is a Medieval castle situated high above the River Wye. What is its name?

Answer: Goodrich

Goodrich is one of the castles of the Welsh Marches, the much disputed area between England and Wales. It dates back to the 12th century and the keep, in particular, is well preserved. The other castles are all reasonably local to the town.
9. Which well-known twentieth century playwright lived in Ross-on-Wye for many years and has a room in the local library named after him?

Answer: Dennis Potter

Dennis Potter was born in the Forest of Dean and died in Ross in 1994 only a few days after his wife's death. He is well-known for plays such as "Pennies from Heaven" and "The Singing Detective" which showed the characters singing along to famous songs as part of the action.
10. The churchyard in Ross-on-Wye has a cross which marks the death of 315 people. What caused their death?

Answer: Plague

The cross is known as The Plague Cross or The Corpse Cross. The bodies of plague victims were buried in a communal grave, at night, in an attempt to prevent the spread of disease. The area was involved in the English Civil War, with Goodrich Castle being under siege. I am not aware of any major fire or flood disasters, although the Wye does flood regularly.
Source: Author rossian

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