Woolfardisworthy, Torridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Woolfardisworthy
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 All Hallows' Church |
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 Woolfardisworthy
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| Population | 1,123 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Bideford |
| Postcode district | EX39 |
| Dialling code | 01237 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Woolfardisworthy (pronounced like WUUL-zər-ee), also known as Woolsery, is a small village in Devon, England. It is part of the Torridge area. You can reach the village easily from the A39 road, which is about 2 miles away.
What's in a Name?
Woolfardisworthy has one of the longest place names in England. It has 16 letters, just like a few other places in Devon. Because it's so long, people often use the shorter name, Woolsery. This shorter name has been used since the 1600s. You might see both names on signs around the area.
The original meaning of the name is thought to be "Wulfheard's homestead." A "homestead" was a farm or small settlement. The part of the name -worthy comes from an old English word, worþig. This word was used by the Anglo-Saxons to describe a small farm or village.
All Hallows Church
The main church in Woolfardisworthy is called All Hallows Church. Inside the church, there is a large monument. This monument has a statue of Richard Cole, who passed away in 1614. He was an important person from Buckish, a place within the parish.
The church itself is a very old and important building. It is listed as a Grade 1 British Listed Building. This means it is considered to be of exceptional historical and architectural interest.
Local Groups
The Centre for Fortean Zoology is based in Woolfardisworthy. This group studies strange and unexplained animals. They look into creatures like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.
