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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Wormshill

  

Wormshill Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Wormshill

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Wormshill history

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Toponymy

Wormshill was listed under the name Godeselle in the Domesday Book of 1086. The village is thought to be much older, its name deriving from the Anglo-Saxon god Wōden. The Latinised form, Wornesell, appears in the Kent Hundred Rolls of 1274–75.

Early history

A Lower Palaeolithic (Acheulian) hand axe was unearthed in the garden of Blacksmiths cottage in the village. The area around the village features ancient deneholes, or agricultural chalk mines, some of which are pre-Roman. The first recorded patron of Wormshill was Robert de Gatton, who owned the Manor of Wormsell during the reign of Henry III.

20th century

At least one former resident of the village fought as part of the Australian contingent in the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War. During the Second World War, Wormshill joined a number of similar settlements in the region to form part of an anti-invasion network. Anecdotal evidence also indicates that anti-aircraft guns were sited near the village and that a Bren gun emplacement was installed in the valley.

Wormshill landmarks

Until the end of the 20th century, the village had a post office and general stores along with a public house, The Blacksmiths Arms, a Grade II listed building, in part of 17th century origin. The original post office opened in 1847 and was run by church warden Tom Clements from a building next to the rectory. The building is thought to be the second-oldest surviving post office in England with a service dating from 1847.

Wormshill geography / climate

The village is in central Kent, 38 miles (61 km) south-east of London. The landscape is primarily characterised by undulating calcareous grassland and ancient deciduous woodland over chalk downland. The nearest town is Sittingbourne, 4 miles (6 km) to the north.

You can visit Wormshill places with Walkfo Wormshill to hear history at Wormshill’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Wormshill has 16 places to visit in our interactive Wormshill map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Wormshill, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Wormshill places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Wormshill & the surrounding areas.

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16 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Wormshill tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Wormshill

  

Best Wormshill places to visit

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Wormshill has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Wormshill’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Wormshill’s information audio spots:

St Giles Church, Wormshill St Giles Church is the sole church in the village of Wormshill in Kent. It forms part of the united benefice of Tunstall with Bredgar. The church is a Grade II listed building, English Heritage number 1060971.

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