Roan

Roan is a long established farm on the north of Hurst, sometimes called High Roan and certainly labeled as that on modern maps. The name Low Roan is rarely used, and where it is used, notably in the 1861 census, Garth Head is not used. This, and other evidence, leads me to believe that Low Roan was more commonly known as Garth Head.

Bulmer notes in his directory of 1890: "On the moor, about a mile from Hurst, is Roan Well, a spring once held in repute for its medicinal properties. It was much frequented in the summer season by the people of the district, and especially on Trinity Sunday, when they assembled in crowds to drink of the water, and then held high gala the rest of the day. A feast is still held annually on that day by the Wesleyans, but it is of a religious character."

Roan residents

Here is a list of relations who have lived or stayed at Roan at some time or other.