Robberby
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hunsonby and Winskill
Historical Forms
- Roberteby c.1237 Weth
- Roberdeby 1278 Ass 1292 ib
- Robertby c.1285 Weth t.Edi Rental 1509 NCW 1674 DandC
- Roberdby c.1295 Weth
Etymology
'Robert 's bȳ.' Robert , which represents OGer Hrodebert , was introduced into England from northern France, where it was extremely common in the 11th and 12th centuries. v. Introduction.