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Studley Allotments, Studley Copse

Early-attested site in the Parish of Leafield

Historical Forms

  • Stodleye 1300 Wych
  • Studlye alias Stodlye 1641 Wych

Etymology

Studley Allotments, Studley Copse (6″) take name from Stodleye 1300 Wych, Studlye alias Stodlye 1641 Wych. Cf. Studley Copies , Stodley Serte (v. sart)1551–2Survey , Studley Coppes , gate 1608–9Survey .OE  stōd-(a)h, 'pasture for horses.' Cf. the same name 179.