Worrall

Worrall is a small rural village in the civil parish of Bradfield, South Yorkshire, England, 4 miles (6.5 km) north west of Sheffield city centre.

The manor was held by the Saxon chief Aldene and included 14 bovates of land and an open woodland, a mile square.

The villages name derives from the Saxon word Hrivfull meaning "top" and this would certainly apply to Worrall's lofty position above the Don and Loxley valleys.

After the Norman Conquest Worrall was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as being part of the land held by Roger de Busli.

In 1541 Henry Everingham was named as lord of the manor of both villages in a charter which granted relief from paying certain duties as long as tenants paid their annual rent.

The manor of Worrall was transferred to the ownership of Robert Swyft in 1557 and then to Sir Francis Leake before passing into the estates of the Earl of Shrewsbury.

Quarrying developed from the middle of the 17th century when there was an expansion of farming in the area and farmhouses and cottages needed to be built for the workers.

Local historian Joe Castle has suggested that stone from this quarry was used to build the Wicker Arches in Sheffield.

The Worrall Memorial Hall is a venue for local social and fundraising activities; it is situated next to Sycamore Park.

Worrall Male Voice Choir was formed on 7 September 1970 and is a highly respected local vocal group which is based in the village; it has a busy schedule of concerts and fund raising activities.

[9] The Monastery of The Holy Spirit, known locally as Kirk Edge convent stands two km to the west of the village.

The centre of Worrall with the Blue Ball pub on the right and local shops on the left.
Worrall Hall Farm (right) and Worrall Hall (left).