Watchbury Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barford
Historical Forms
- super altam Watlesbur' 13th CartMisc
- Watlesburi t.Ed3 ib
- Watelesburgh 1411 Coventry
- Watchberry Hill 1770 EnclA
Etymology
Watchbury Hill (6″) is super altam Watlesbur '13thCartMisc , Watlesburi t. Ed 3 ib., Watelesburgh 1411Coventry , Watchberry Hill 1770EnclA . Perhaps 'Hwætel 's burh,' with the same pers. name as that found in Whatlington (PN Sx 500).