Rabley Park
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ridge
Historical Forms
- Wrobbele, Wrobbeleye 13th ADiii c.1370 Gesta
- Wrobele 1234 ADi c.1250 WAM 1335 Ipm
- Wrabbelegh 1262 Ass
- Wrobbeleeslond 1332 Add
- Wroble 1433 Cassio
Etymology
Rabley Park is Wrobbele , Wrobbeleye 13th AD iiiet freq to c. 1370 Gesta, Wrobele 1234 AD i, c. 1250WAM , 1335 Ipm, Wrabbelegh 1262Ass , Wrobbeleeslond 1332Add , Wroble 1433Cassio , Wrobleywik 1486 Cf, Rabley 1728 Sal. This name is identical with Robley (Ha), Wrobban lea in BCS 625, and has already been discussed in PN Wo 253–4 (s. n. Wribbenhall). See also PN NRY xlv and Rableyheath infra 111. It clearly contains a personal name allied to the name found in Wrabness (PN Ess 358). Hence, 'Wrobba 's leah.'