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Welcome to Woolavington OnLine |
In the Domesday Book, 1086, most places had Saxon names. Our village was called Hunlauintone ("the place of Hunlaf's or Wiglaf's people"), but by 1201 it had become Wilaveton, 1248 Wulavinton, and by 1276 Wollavynton or Wilavinton.
Woolavington is one of the 'Polden Villages' along the ridge of the Polden Hills. These 'hills' are an area of slightly higher ground that divides the large area of the Somerset Levels, which lie to the north and south.
It is about 2 miles to the east of junction 23 of the M5 motorway. The nearest town is Bridgwater, some 4 miles distant and the county town of Taunton is 17 miles to the south west. The village has a population of about 2300 and supports a local shop, a small supermarket (with post office), hairdressers, garage and public house.
There is some agricultural and light industry, a modern village hall, a communal hall and two playing fields.
It is about 2 miles to the east of junction 23 of the M5 motorway. The nearest town is Bridgwater, some 4 miles distant and the county town of Taunton is 17 miles to the south west. The village has a population of about 2300 and supports a local shop, a small supermarket (with post office), hairdressers, garage and public house.
There is some agricultural and light industry, a modern village hall, a communal hall and two playing fields.
The youngsters of the village
have produced a dvd to tell you about the village.
Well done (watch now)
Village Census including 1901 and CD copy of History of Woolavington (click CD logo)
Usell-Local is a new local low cost way of disposing of you spare items. You want something for them but don't want to pay high auction site prices. Check it out (now open). Opening offer
