Water Oakley is a hamlet on the River Thames in the civil parish of Bray in the county of Berkshire, England.[1] It is the location of both Bray Film Studios and the Oakley Court Hotel.[2]
| Water Oakley | |
|---|---|
| Hamlet | |
  Water Oakley Location within the United Kingdom | |
| Civil parish | |
| Shire county | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WINDSOR |
| Postcode district | SL4 |
History edit
It first appeared on maps around 1800. However, the name 'Oakley' is derived from the Old English ac-leah which translates as 'a clearing in an oak wood'. Local folklore suggests a Saxon church there was demolished around 1293 to build St Michael's Church in Bray.
Geography edit
Water Oakley has a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) just to the north of the village, called Bray Pennyroyal Field.[3]
References edit
- ^ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 175 Reading & Windsor (Henley-on-Thames & Bracknell) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2012. ISBN 9780319232149.
- ^ "History of Oakley Court". www.berkshirehistory.com. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Magic Map Application". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
External links edit
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