The Rowbridge Gnome is a mythical figure in Isle of Wight folklore. He is said to be a dwarfish, subterranean goblin or earth spirit who guards mysterious treasures hidden in the earth. He is usually depicted as a small, hunchbacked creature resembling a gnarled old man. Legends say that the Rowbridge Gnome watches over these hidden treasures, protecting them from anyone who may try to take them. He is a mysterious figure, and his true identity remains a mystery to this day.