The majority of the land in the hamlet was within the manor of Kinver and Stourton, but there was also a submanor of Dunsley.
This existed as a freehold virgate in the 13th century, owned by a family who took their name from the place.
Dunsley Hall remained part of the Foleys' Prestwood estate until sold by a descendant in 1918.
In December 1812 Benjamin Robins of Dunsley Hall was murdered while walking home from Stourbridge.
His killer William Howe, alias John Wood, was arrested in London and executed at Stafford the following year.