Oakley Bank
Early-attested site in the Parish of Plumpton
Historical Forms
- Hocle, Hockle, Oclee c.1200 Ashby
- wood called Hockle 13th ADii
- Hokelee 1324 ADi
- Oakley Banks 1779 F
Etymology
Oakley Bank is Hocle , Hockle , Oclee c. 1200Ashby , wood called Hockle 13th AD ii, Hokelee 1324 AD i, Oakley Banks 1779 F.This is probably a compound of hoc and leah , with later folk- etymology. The hill here is irregular in shape and the hoc may have reference to the spurs of the hill.