Oakley Green
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Coordinates: 51°28′N 0°40′W / 51.47°N 0.67°W
| Oakley Green | |
 Oakley Green
Oakley Green shown within Berkshire |
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| OS grid reference | SU9276 |
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| Shire county | Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| List of places: UK • England • Berkshire | |
Oakley Green is a village in Berkshire, England. Its name is derived from "Oak Clearing," and a green used by farmers from the nearby parish of Bray.
[edit] History
The area is notable as 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. It grew as a small village linking the route between Windsor and Reading, serving as a stop for packhorse traders.
[edit] Manor Houses
There are a number of manor houses in the area, the largest being New Lodge, built in 1857 for Sylvain Van De Weyer, a Belgian Minister. Other notable houses include Kimber's Farm and Bishop's Farm.
[edit] External links
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