Oakhill
Early-attested site in the Parish of East Barnet
Historical Forms
- le Monkefrith 1273 Ct
- Monkfrith c.1275 Gesta
- Frithwode t.Ed2 ib
- Monkynfrythe 1536 MinAcct
- Oak hill heretofore called Moncken Frieth or Monkham Frieth 1790 Cass
Etymology
Oakhill is le Monkefrith 1273Ct , Monkfrith c. 1275 Gesta, Frithwode t. Ed 2 ib., Monkynfrythe 1536MinAcct , Oak hill heretofore called Moncken Frieth or Monkham Frieth 1790 Cass.'The monks' woodland,' v. fyrhðe , referring to the monks of St Albans who owned the manor.