Roadway
Early-attested site in the Parish of Morthoe
Historical Forms
- Radehida 1086 DB
- Radeweye 1242 Fees792 1270 Ass 1303,1316 FA
- Radeweie 1333 SR
Etymology
Probably 'red way,' the DB form being corrupt, cf. Raleigh infra 55. The soil is redder here than on the Morthoe side of the valley and a red stone is quarried near by (ex inf. Mr B. W. Oliver).
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