About Moorlinch

Moorlinch is a village and civil parish located where the Polden Hills meet the Somerset Levels in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England.

The origins of Moorlinch can be traced back to the Saxon era when the region was part of the Kingdom of Wessex.The village was known as Mirieling in 971 and the name is believed to come from the Saxon myrge and hlinc meaning pleasant hill. During the mediaeval period, Moorlinch was a small agricultural settlement. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086

The parish of Moorlinch was part of the Whitley Hundred.

Moorlinch formed part of the Polden Estate held by Glastonbury Abbey from Saxon times until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. Then it descended with Shapwick manor to the Rolle family.

In 1900 the village windmill was demolished and the machinery moved to Ashton windmill in Chapel Allerton.

The Church of St Mary dates from the 13th century and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

The village has a wonderful pub – The Ring O’ Bells – which has been in our village for many years! Clive, Trish and family have been running it since 2002, and it’s a friendly place for food, drink, fun and socialising. They are well known for their excellent Sunday Lunches and Pie Nights!  Check out the facilities and menu on their website – http://www.ringobellsmoorlinch.co.uk

Many events take place at the Ring O’ Bells, including the yearly Harvest Charity Auction, Pre-Christmas celebrations with Santa and his Elves, Skittles, Morris dancing displays, birthday celebrations and more!

Telephone: 01458 210358

Email: pub@ringobellsmoorlinch.co.uk

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