Stockley Copse
Early-attested site in the Parish of Asthall
Historical Forms
- Stochelie 1086 DB
- Stocleye 1278–9 RH
- Stockleye 1300 Wych
- Stockelegh 1320 Cl
Etymology
Stockley Copse takes name from Stochelie 1086 DB, Stocleye 1278–9 RH (p), Stockleye 1300 Wych, Stockelegh 1320 Cl (p). Cf. Upper and Nether Stockley 1608–9Survey . Either stocc-lē(a)h or stoc- lē(a)h; the former is perhaps more probable.