Oxenhall

Village in Gloucestershire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Oxenhall is a village and civil parish 10 miles (16 km) north west of Gloucester,[1] in the Forest of Dean district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 243.[2] The parish touches Dymock, Gorsley and Kilcot, Kempley, Newent and Upton Bishop.[3] Oxenhall has a parish meeting.[4]

Area9.084 km2 (3.507 sq mi)
Population243 (2011 census)
Civil parish
  • Oxenhall
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Oxenhall
Oxenhall is located in Gloucestershire
Oxenhall
Oxenhall
Location within Gloucestershire
Area9.084 km2 (3.507 sq mi)
Population243 (2011 census)
 Density27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Civil parish
  • Oxenhall
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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UK
England
Gloucestershire
51.938550°N 2.4215895°W / 51.938550; -2.4215895
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Landmarks

There are 18 listed buildings in Oxenhall.[5] Oxenhall has a church called St Anne's Church[6] and a parish hall.[7]

History

The name "Oxenhall" means 'Nook of land where oxen are kept'.[8] Oxenhall was recorded in the Domesday Book as Horsenehal.[9] On 25 March 1883 a detached part of Pauntley parish was transferred to Oxenhall.[10][11]

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