Tuesley

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Tuesley is a village to the north of the town of Godalming in Godalming (hundred), Surrey. It is named for the Saxon war-god Tiw and literally translates as "Tiw's Clearing" (Tīwes lēah). It is presumed that this was a forested place like the rest of the area where the trees were cut and a temple to the god created. Sometime in 7th Century the temple was consecrated by Christians and a small chapel was erected. In 1220 the name was Tiwerlei. At that time, mention was made of the chapel, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, as the first church established in Godalming and it was known locally as "The Mother Church". By then, services were held only three times a year. A fair was held in the field on Lady Day until 1540. The foundations of the Minster were partly excavated in 1860. Ladywell Convent was built close to the site of the old chapel in 1956. Close by is Godalming College.