History
Culbone was listed in the Domesday book as Kytenore, or Chetnore. The name "Culbone" is thought to derive from the Celtic cil beun' for "Church of St Beuno".
The Culbone Stone, an early mediæval standing stone approximately one metre in height. It lies in woodland close to the parish boundary, and features an incised wheeled cross, the style of which suggests it dates from 7th to 9th century. The stone is legally protected as a scheduled ancient monument. It has been suggested that the stone has been moved from its original site as part of the Culbone Hill Stone Row.
Culbone woods were once the site of a major charcoal burning industry. The original burners were reputed to be a colony of lepers.
Culbone was a civil parish until 1933 when, because of the small population (43 in 1931) it was merged into the parish of Oare.
Culbone Cottage, Culbone Lodge, and the Parsonage Farmhouse are all Grade II listed buildings.
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