Rowner

Rowner

Rowner is a part of Gosport, Hampshire, mostly famous for the high rise flats which dominate the area, known as 'The Concrete Jungle'. Rowner was first mentioned in the Domesday Book, during the 11th century. In the area is a field , accessible for walkers, and a dirt track for BMX and Mountain Bike riders. There are currently plans by the local council, to demolish hundreds of homes in part of Rowner, (Rowner Destruction), in an attempt to gentrify the area.


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