WOOTON (Courtenay)
DOMESDAY BOOK
William holds Wooton (Courtenay) himself. Algar held it before 1066; it paid tax for 3 hides. Land for 10 ploughs. In lordship 3 ploughs; 6 slaves; 1 hide and 1 virgate.10 villagers and 8 smallholders with 3 ploughs & 2 hides. A mill which pays 10d; meadow, 4 acres; pasture 1 league long and 1/2 wide; woodland as much. 1 cob;13 cattle; 7 pigs;150 sheep; 18 goats. The value was and is 100s.
THE NAME OF THE PARISH
The name Wooton (Courtenay); is said to mean village by the wood.
ADMINISTRATION
AN ANCIENT PARISH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WILLITON POOR LAW UNION,
RURAL SANITARY DISTRICT, RURAL DISTRICT AND WEST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
CIVIL BOUNDARY CHANGE 1883, 1916.
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION: BRIDGWATER DIVISION 1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: DUNSTER UNTIL1973,
EXMOOR 1973-*
THE PARISH CHURCH OF All SAINTS
The church dates from the 13th century. Major alterations and repairs were carried out during the 16th century. During the 19th century further alterations were made and the upper stage of the tower added. The vestry and organ chamber were added at the end of the 19th century. In recent times parishioners have been much involved with restoration of the church, bells and clock.
Wooton Courtenay and Selworthy and Timberscombe
Local Wooton Courtenay Civil Parish Administration
Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.