Worfield
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.jpg) Old Vicarage Hotel, Worfield |
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| Worfield shown within Shropshire | |
| Population | 2,242 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SO758956 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Bridgnorth |
| Postcode district | WV15 |
| Dialling code | 01746 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Worfield is a village and civil parish in Shropshire in the West Midlands, England. It is 120 miles (190 km) northwest of London and 10 miles (16 km) west of Wolverhampton. It is north of Bridgnorth and southeast of Telford. The parish, which include the hamlet of Chesterton, is an extensive one which lies on the River Worfe. The name Worfield comes from its location on the river Worfe and the surrounding countryside (fields).
The manor of Worfield is mentioned in Domesday Book, where it formed part of the Seisdon Hundred of Staffordshire and was held by Hugh Montgomery, later 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury.
The earliest evidence of settlement that is recorded in the Parish is not in Worfield itself but at Chesterton, which today is a hamlet to the east of the village The people living in the Parish between 600BC and 47AD were part of the Celtic tribe, Cornovii. The economy of the Parish started with the Cornovii tribe and was based on agriculture, breeding and trading cattle. The area also gained considerable wealth from controlling the South Cheshire salt-making industry.
An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward stretches north to Kemberton. the total population of the ward taken at the 2011 Census was 3,711.
Davenport House is a grade 1 listed building dating back to 1726. It was built by the Architect, Francis Smith of Warwick for Henry Davenport. It is now used for events such as weddings,conferences and private Parties. It is located in the centre of Worfield, Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Worfield Golf Club has a modern 18 hole course in the Shropshire countryside. The course opened in 1991 and has been continuously developed since then. The course allows play all year round and trolleys or buggies can be used most of the year. The club co-hosted the English Men's Senior Championship in 1999.
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