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A History of the County of Somerset
… parish was formed in 1515 by the division of the parish of Sowy. Westonzoyland derives its name from its position as the western settlement on Sowy, the name given, probably before 1066, to the 'island' … produced a slight increase to 1,371 ha. (3,387 a.). 13 Sowy 'island' is formed by Burtle Beds of sand and gravel. At …