The Domesday Survey does not distinguish between Great and Little Oakly, but records two manors there. The larger, of 10 hides, was held by Aelfric Cempa in 1066 and by Robert Gernon in demesne in 1086. Of this manor, 2 hides were held from Robert by Ralph.
The second manor was held by Eadnoth on 1066 and by Germund from Ralph Baynard in 1086. It was assessed at 5½ hides. A church is mentioned in neither holding.