Osterhills
Early-attested site in the Parish of St Albans
Historical Forms
- Oistrehulle 11th Gesta 14th
- Oisterhulle 1424 Annales
- Oysturhille 1381 Gesta
Etymology
Osterhills (6″) is Oistrehulle 11th (14th) Gesta, Oisterhulle 1424 Annales, Oysturhille 1381 Gesta, Oyestrey Hills 1570, Oster Hills 1601 Verulam. 'Sheepfold hill,' v. eowestre . Cf. Osterley (PN Mx 66), Easter (PN Ess 478).