Woolstone, Gloucestershire Explained

Official Name:Woolstone
Country:England
Region:South West England
Coordinates:51.971°N -2.0567°W
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Woolstone is a village and former civil parish now in the parish of Oxenton, in the Tewkesbury district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is about 5miles miles from the town of Cheltenham. The village is on the southern side of Crane Hill and on the north bank of the Tirle Brook.[1] In 1931 the parish had a population of 85.[2] Woolstone has a church called St Martin's Church which is grade II* listed.[3]

History

The name "Woolstone" means 'Wulfsige's farm/settlement'.[4] Woolstone was recorded in the Domesday Book as Olsendone.[5] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Oxenton.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parishes: Woolstone. British History Online. 31 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Population statistics Woolstone AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 31 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Church of St Martin De Tours. National Heritage List for England. 31 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Woolstone Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 31 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Gloucestershire Q-Z and Welsh entries. The Domesday Book Online. 31 March 2023.
  6. Web site: Relationships and changes Woolstone AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 31 March 2023.

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