Rowney
Early-attested site in the Parish of Little Munden
Historical Forms
- Rughenheye 1222 Bracton
- Runheye 1252 Ch
- Rueneye 1260 Cl
- Ruenheye t.Hy3 BM
- Rounhaye 1302 Ipm
- Rounehey 1338 Pat
- Roweney 1460 FF
Etymology
Rowney is Rughenheye 1222 Bracton, Runheye 1252 Ch, Rueneye 1260 Cl, Ruenheye t. Hy 3 BM, Rounhaye 1302 Ipm, Rounehey 1338 Pat, Roweney 1460FF . 'At the rough enclosure,' v. ruh , (ge)hæg.