Oxenhall

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]

Oxenhall
Oxenhall Location within Gloucestershire
Area	9.084 km2 (3.507 sq mi)
Population	243 (2011 census)
• Density	27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Civil parish	Oxenhall
District	Forest of Dean
Shire county	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
List of places UK England Gloucestershire 51.938550°N 2.4215895°W / 51.938550; -2.4215895

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]