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Westley, Suffolk history
Early history
Westley appeared in the 1086 Domesday Book under the name ‘Westlea’ meaning ‘westerly wood or clearing’ The Doomsday Book recorded the village as having 21 households and a total tax assessment of 3.3 geld units. ‘St Thomas the Martyr Church’ was the village’s first church, constructed in the 12th century after St Thomas of Canterbury. Its site is on the Western limit of the modern village, and is maintained as a quiet place for contemplation.
20th century
Westley was bombed by a Zeppelin airship during the First World War. The village formed part of LZ 37 Zeppelin’s flight path from Great Yarmouth on the night of 29 April 1915; there were no fatalities. Westley airfield was built in 1938 and predominately flew Westland Lysanders.
Manors
Pembroke (or Dunham Hall) which is thought to have stood near what is now Parson’s Barn and Luce’s (or Leo’s) Hall was situated where Westley Hall now stands. Luces Hall was in fact Lucas Hall in the village. Thomas Lucas (Solicitor General to Henry VII) was Thomas Lucas.
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