Woolley, Somerset
| Charlcombe | |
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 St Mary Magdalene's Church at Langridge in the parish |
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 Charlcombe
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| Charlcombe shown within Somerset | |
| Population | 422 |
| OS grid reference | ST752674 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BATH |
| Postcode district | BA1 |
| Police | Avon and Somerset |
| Fire | Avon |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | |
Charlcombe is a civil parish and small village just north of Bath in the Bath and North East Somerset unitary authority, Somerset, England. The parish has a population of 422 and includes the villages of Woolley and Langridge.
Charlcombe is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name "Cerlecume", meaning in Old English "valley of the ceorls (freemen or peasants)".
Langridge and Woolley were part of the hundred of Bath Forum, while The parish of Charlcombe was part of the hundred of Hampton.
From about 1720 until the early 19th century Woolley was the site of a gunpowder mill.
In 1848 the village had a population of 84, and covered 523 acres (2.12 km2).
Woolley is one of only 52 Thankful Villages for having lost no soldiers during World War I, and one of only 14 doubly thankful villages that also did not lose any soldiers in World War II.
The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council’s operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall or community centre, playing fields and playgrounds, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also of interest to the council.
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