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Survey of English Place-Names

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Oatleyhill Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Hook Norton

Etymology

Oatleyhill Fm. Cf. Othull 'a. 1185 (late 12th) Os, Athelle c. 1200–5 Os, Otehulle c. 1230 Os, Othulle c. 1270 Os. First element āte, 'oats.'Second element hyll, which has been corrupted to -ley , the modern word 'hill' being added afterwards.