History

Village ...

Worle North Somerset is mentioned in the Domesday Book 1086
Owned by Walter of Douai, Worle then consisted of 750 acres
and was valued at 6 hides.

Possible meanings: formed from the Old English *Wor + leah are
'wood or clearing frequented by grouse'.
Or perhaps 'moor meadow'.

The Lamb




Old Kings Head





The Square - looking toward the Scaurs




Old Manor

 

Last updated on: January 1, 2004
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