The first church of St Martin in Worle was built early in the 12th century and probably completed almost 900 years ago in AD 1125. https://stmartinsworle.org.uk/
Worle in the World of 1066 to 1086 A look at the Worle from the Norman Conquest to the Domesday Book 1. History of the Parish of Worle Edite[...] Microsoft Power Point presentation [6.8 MB]
Norman Architecture and St Martins Church Illustrative slides of Norman buildings to consider whilst we are meeting in St Martins Church Norman Architecture.pptx Microsoft Power Point presentation [10.2 MB]
Timeline of Norman England: Background Information. 10 pages of British history for those of us who yearn for more information Timeline of Norman England.docx Microsoft Word document [38.8 KB]
Brief History of Priory of Woodspring An article which is helpful on one hand and doubtful on further investigation. It helps and warns simultaneously. Brief History of Priory of Woodspring.pd[...] Adobe Acrobat document [508.6 KB]
Archaeological Research Design for Village of Worle, Somerset 24 pages of an assignment for Oxford University.. Development of Worle; Pre Norman Worle; Medieval Worle; Castle Batch; and some conclusions and questions. Bryan Moore HLA Final.pdf Adobe Acrobat document [5.2 MB]
Pictures through time
2010: Ancient and Modern
Our wonderful old church greeting the workers home. Taken on long exposure by Nick Smart.
1966: Widening of Church Road
The Church and the Monastic Barn watching developments with a critical eye, no doubt.
1912: The trees have been pruned!
In 2012 we set out to identify the 20 graves in this photograph. 18 are named and 2 remain unknown. Report available on request.
St Martin's in its surroundings.
Probably 1920, if we take the graveyard as our guide. Lovely view of surrounding cottages.
St Martins welcomed Rev. Jon Ormrod on 18th November 2021.