Oakley Little Wood, Oakley Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Benson
Historical Forms
- Okelee 1266 FF
- Hacle 1278–9 RH
- Ockle 1315 Cl
- Okele 1426–7 AD
- Great and Little Ockley coppices 1606–7 Survey
Etymology
Oakley Little Wood (6″), Oakley Wood are Okelee 1266 FF, Hacle 1278–9 RH (p), Ockle 1315 Cl, Okele 1426–7 AD, Great and Little Ockley coppices 1606–7Survey . 'Oak wood,' v. āc , lē(a)h.