Worle ( ) is a village in
North Somerset that is now totally absorbed by the seaside town of
Weston-super-Mare. Despite this, Worle pre-dates Weston and was mentioned in the
Domesday Book of 1086. In the book, it is said that Worle was owned by
Walter of Douai, and consisted of and valued at 6.5 hides. "Walter de Dowai holds of the King, Worle. Edgar held it in the time of King Edward, and gelded for six hides and a half." The parish church of St Martin's sits on the side of
Worlebury Hill and overlooks the village.