Oakley Green
Oakley Green is a village in the eastern part of the civil parish of Bray in the English county of Berkshire.
| Oakley Green | |
|---|---|
  Oakley Green Location within Berkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SU9276 |
| Unitary authority |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Windsor |
| Postcode district | SL4 |
| Dialling code | 01628 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Etymology
Its toponym is derived from "Oak Clearing," and a green used as common pasture by farmers of the parish.
History
The area is the purported site of the battle of Acleah, in 851 AD, between King Æthelwulf of Wessex and the Danes, resulting in a victory for Æthelwulf.[1] It grew as a small village linking the route between Windsor and Reading, serving as a stop for packhorse traders.
References
- "Oakley's history". Oakley Village website. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
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