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Rh OAT-SHEAF. 101 OCHILTKEE. of the hund. of Godley, co. Surrey, 3 miles S.E. of Chertsey, and 12 N. by E. of Guildford. It is situated on the bank of the Thames, near the river AVey navigation. Henry VIII. made it his favourite seat; and it continued to be a royal residence for about a century, being frequently visited by Elizabeth, Queen Anno of Denmark, and Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I., whoso first baby, Prince Henry, was born here, and in consequence was frequently styled Henry of Oatlands. It subsequently became the property of the Herbert family, and was much improved by the celebrated Duke of Newcastle, -who constructed the grotto at a cost of 40,000. Having been much damaged by fire in 1793, the house was rebuilt by the Duke of York, and was i-ecently purchased by B. Hughes, Esq. The park and grounds have been much cm-tailed, and are now let in building plots. OAT-SHEAF, a hmlt. in the par. of Heckington, co. Lincoln, 4 miles E. of Sleaford. OAZE, a sandbank at the Thames' mouth, about 5 miles E. of the Nore light, with only 1J fathom water. OBAN, a seaport and parliamentary borough, forming a quoad sacra par., in the pars, of Kilmuir and Kilbride, district of Lorn, co. Argylo, Scotland, 35 miles N.AV. of Inverary, and 126 AV. by N. of Edinburgh. It is situated on the western coast of Argyleshire, in the Sound of Mull, and at the head of a bay protected from the fury of the Atlantic Ocean by the small island of Kerrera; and has anchorage in from 12 to 14 fathoms water. It is a small town of about 2,000 inhabitants, but promises to become a place of considerable trade as a mart for the western Highlands and the middle district of the AVestern Isles. The streets are regular, but the houses in general small. The only public buildings are the custom-houso and post-office, but there are two con- venient piers. The port is chiefly frequented by fishing boats and coasting vessels (the latter importing coals, and exporting grain and whisky), and by several steamers in the summer, convoying tourists from this place to Staffa, lona, and the Caledonian canal. As a parliamentary borough it unites with Ayr, Campbeltown, Inverary, and Irvine, in returning one member to par- liament. The par. is in the presb. of Lorn, and synod of Argyle. There are a church, Free and United Presbyterian churches, Independent and Episcopalian chapels. There are parochial and other schools. About 2 miles to the southward is the ferry to the island of Kerrera, and from thence 8 miles to Aehnacraig, in the Isle of Mull. In the vicinity are the ruins of Dunolly Castle, the ancient seat of the Macdougalls of Lorn. OBAHKAS, or HOPEBAIIKAS, a tnshp. in the par. of Clun, hnnd. of Purslow, co. Salop, 7 miles S. of Bishop's-Castlo. OBLEIGH. See UBLEY, co. Somerset. OBLEY, a tnshp. in the par. of Clunbury, hund. of Purslow, co. Salop, 8 miles S. of Bishop's-Castlo. OBOKNE, a par. in the hund. of Sherborne, co. Dorset, 1J mile N.E. of Sherborne, its post town, and about the same distance AV. of Milborne Port. The parish, which is of small extent and wholly agricultural, is situated on the road from London to Sherborne. On the north-western border is Sherborne Park, the seat of Earl Digby. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 165, and the glebo comprises 7 acres. Thu living is a vie. in the dice, of Sarum, val. 172. The church is dedicated to St. Cuthbert. The parochial belongs to Cains College, Cambridge. O'BRENNAN, a par. in the bar. of Trughanackmy, co. Kerry, prov. of Minister, Ireland, 5 miles N.N.E. of Traleo. Ardfort is its post town. The surface is moun- tainous, lying principally among the Stacks range. There is a considerable proportion of bog. The living is a root. and vie. in tliu dine, nf Ar<lf"i t and Aghadoe, val. 51, in tho patron, of the bishop. The nearest place of worship in House is tho chief residence. O'BUl I-,', a par. and post-office vil. in tho '""' '' I Clare, prov. of Munstcr, In !;ind, 7 miles N.E. of Limerick. It is 6 miles long, and its greatest breadth is 3 miles. It includes tho vil. of Bridgetown. The surface, which is hilly, comprises a large proportion of waste land. It extends along the bank of the Shannon river, which is here crossed by a bridge of fourteen arches founded by O'Brien. The island of Innislosky is within the limits of this parish. The interior is traversed by the road from Killaloe to Limerick. Tho living is a pcrpot. cur. in tho dioc. of Killaloe, in the patron, of tho dean and chapter. Tho church was a gift from tho late Board of First Fruits in 1820. There are two Roman Catholic chapels. Clono- boy is the principal seat. There is a medicinal spring at Montpelier. Fairs are held on the 25th July and 7th November. OBTHOKPE, a hmlt. in tho par. of Thurlby, wap. or Ness, parts of Kesteven, co. Lincoln, 1 mile S.AV. of Thurlby, and 2 miles S. of Bourne. OBY, a par. in the hund. of AVest Flegg, co. Norfolk, 11 miles N.E. of Norwich, and 4 N. by E. of Acle, its post town. The par. which is of small extent, is situated on tho river Buro, and is wholly agricultural. There is no village, only a few farmhouses. Tho living is a roct. * annexed to that of Ashby, in the dioc. of Norwich. The inhabitants attend the church of Ashby, but tho glebe-house is situated in this parish. O'OALLAGHAN'8 MILLS, two limits, distinguished as Lower and Upper, in tho bar. of Lower Tulla, co. Clare, Ireland, 4 miles S.E. of Tulla. OCCANEY, an ext. par. place in tho upper div. of Claro wap., West Hiding co. York, 3 miles N. of Knarcsborough. It is in conjunction with AValkiugham Hill. OCCLESTONE, a tnshp. in the par. of Middlewich, hund. of Northwich, co. Chester, l'| mile S. of Middlewich, its post town. It is situated at a short distance from tho Grand Junction canal and railway. The village, which is small and irregularly built, is situated on the river AVenlock, and is wholly agricultural. The manor house is now converted into a farmhouse. E. Vernon, Esq., is lord of the manor. OCCOLD, a par. in tho hund. of Hartismere, co. Suffolk, 2J miles S. by E. of Eye, its post town, and 5J S.E. of the Mellis railway station. The village, which is of small extent, is chiefly agricultural. The par. includes the hmlt. of Benniugham Green, and is within the parliamentary borough of Eye. Tho soil is ex- tremely fertile. The tithes havo been commuted for a rent-charge of 405, and tho glebe comprises 43 acres. The living is a rect.* in tho dioc. of Norwich, val. 362. Tho church, dedicated to St. Michael, has a square embattled tower containing a clock. Tho interior of the church contains a brass to AV. Corbald. It underwent extensive alterations in 1854. The regis- ter dates from 1GS1. Tho parochial charities produce about 120 per annum, of which 62 is realised by tho town estates. There is a National school. The Baptists havo a place of worship. The Rev. Charles Chapman is lord of the manor. OCHILLS, a range of hills extending between Dun- blane and the Frith of Tay, co. Perth, Scotland. They attain an elevation of 2,300 feet at Benclough, or tho Hill of Alva, which is covered with snow, except two months in the year, and at Craigleith falcons are occasionally mot with. The subsoil consists chiefly of slaty rock and greenstone, abounding with coal, copper, lead, silver, cobalt, arsenic, and various minerals, which are partially worked. The slopes of the hills afford good pasture, and some of the more fertile spots are under cultivation. OCHILTKEE, a par. in the district of Kyle, co. Ayr, Scotland. It comprises the vil. of the same name. It extends in length about 8 miles from N. to S., with an extreme breadth of 6 miles. It is bounded by the pars, of Stair, Auchinlcck, Old Cumnock, Now Cuinnock, Dalmcllington, and Coylton. Tho surface is moderately even, tho greatest altitude being to tho S., which rises 1,000 feet in some parts. It is divided betwixt arable, pasture, and moss. Tho soil is chiefly a clayey loam upon a subsoil of stiff clay. Ironstone, marl, freestone,
 * reduce about 3 per annum. The manor