Oldbury Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of St Johns in Bedwardine
Historical Forms
- Holebure 1275 SR
- Holbury 1316 Ipm 1327 SR 1518,1557 Wills
- Howbury, Howbery 1550 Pat 1610 QSR
Etymology
This must be 'hollow burh,' but why so called it is impossible now to say. It lies on the spur of a hill.