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Situated on the old Fussels brewery site, the Cross Keys is steeped in history and contains many beautiful interior features.

In Rode High Street the village pub was conveniently situated by the side of the old brewery before it closed. http://www.crosskeys-butcombe.com/

This impressive bell and weather vane is on the roof of the Cross Keys Inn.

Deep in the heart of the little village of Rode is a successful chocolatier. The company started out in 2003 as a family concern, producing high quality hand-made chocolates. The business grew and now supplies many nationally-known shops; the firm took over this building and now produces over 63,000 tasty treats a week. The workers occupy the lower floor and can be seen through the large windows as they make the chocolates.

High Street and Church Lane meet and these two cottages take prime spot.

Rode's important watering hole was acquired by the Fussell family in the 1850s and made brewing a major employer in the village - hence the towering brick factory behind it. The inn has had a chequered past and was closed for some time but reopened in 2002.

This fine timepiece, bell and weather vane sit atop the Institute Hall. The clock was installed as part of the celebrations of Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee; the United Counties Institute (founded by R. P. H. Batten Pooll) and Rev. Brickmann of Christ Church opened it, with the Jubilee Clock installed above the window. Sadly, the clock stopped working in 1957 and remained so for some time. It was eventually restarted in 1985 following a public subscription and then overhauled in 2008.

Opened in the early twentieth century and now one of very few village shops still in business.

The streets in Rode reach this old part where the village cross used to stand.

Rode's main streets converge. Notably, the village has changed name over the years. Originally recognised as Rode, it became known as Road around 1710 following implications over a will. It remained so (and old maps show it as such) until the council decision of 1910 brought about the return of the old (and current) spelling - Rode.