Weobley, Herefordshire, County of

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Weobley is a village in Herefordshire, County of

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Weobley within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Weobley in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Weobly, small town and par., Herefordshire, Smiles N. of Moorhampton sta. and 7 miles SW. of Leominster, 3309 ac., pop. 882; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank. Weobly stands amidst picturesque scenery, is an ancient town, and sent 2 members to Parliament from the reign of Edward I. until 1832. A grassy mound marks the site of its old castle, which figured in the wars of Stephen and Maud. The church, restored in 1866, is a fine structure. There is an endowed grammar school. Brewing is carried on.

Weobley in the Domesday Book

A village in Stretford hundred, in the county of Herefordshire.

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