Wormleighton is a
Although founded in the fifteenth century it was abandoned, but refounded in the 19th century. Sites of interest include a 12th century church.
The historic family of Wormleighton is based in the North West of England.
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Wormleighton — This unusual name is of English locational origin, from the place called Wormleighton in Warwickshire. The placename is first recorded in 956 as Wilmanlehtune and in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Wimelstone , while by 1236 it has become… … Surnames reference
William Spencer, 2nd Baron Spencer of Wormleighton — (c. December 1591 – 19 December 1636) was an English peer.William Spencer was born to Robert Spencer, 1st Baron Spencer of Wormleighton and his wife, Margaret Willoughby, and was baptised on 4 January 1591 at Brington, Northamptonshire. He… … Wikipedia
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Sunderland, Henry Spencer, 1st Earl of, Baron Spencer Of Wormleighton — ▪ English Cavalier baptized November 23, 1620 died September 20, 1643, Newberry, Somerset, England English Cavalier during the English Civil Wars. Born to great wealth, he was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford (M.A., 1636), and… … Universalium
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