Glanvilles Wootton is a small village of less than 200 people and around 100 houses located in north Dorset about 6 miles south of Sherborne. It is located in the beautiful Vale of the White Hart.
The coat of arms derives from Henry de Glanville who was granted lordship of Wootton Glanville in 1210. The parish was described having ‘nearly 1700 acres of rich land and the population of about 300.’ The family died out around 1790. Many people locally used both names to refer to our village until the name, Glanvilles Wootton, was formalised in 1985.
We now have a new village sign featuring the coat of arms derived from Henry de Glanville. Our village is named after him. This solid oak framework, jointed in the traditional manner for green oak, is the work of James House of Newlands Lane who generously gave of his skill and time in its construction.
We welcome any feedback good or bad! The idea behind the website is to tell new people about our wonderful village and to keep all residents up-to-date about what is happening in and around the local area. This is a community website so contributions are always welcomed. The White Hart Vale Magazine, which comes out bi-monthly and is delivered free to all households, also gives this sort of information but covers all the seven villages that make up the White Hart Vale (Bishops Caundle, Caundle Marsh, Folke, Glanvilles Wootton, Holnest, Holwell and Pulham).
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VILLAGE DEFIBRILLATOR
Some of you may have notice our defibrillator is in place by the entrance to the village hall. It is ready for use.
It is accessible in an unlocked, but alarmed, box. The use of the defibrillator is straightforward, it gives verbal instruction and will not function if not being used correctly, thus you cannot harm ‘the patient’. The ambulance 999 service has been made aware of its existence and will direct callers to the defib in appropriate circumstances.
Training is not required but some residents have attended a presentation 
in the village to make themselves familiar with the defibrillator and its use. Our thanks go to Dr Tuke who discussed its use and techniques that work alongside it.
Our thanks go to those who have made donations towards the provision of this potentially life saving resource.
If you would like anything added to or amended on the website, please contact either Martin at martinstkilda@gmail.com or Georgina at georginataylor1@btinternet.com.