Rowditch
Early-attested site in the Parish of Derby
Historical Forms
- Rughedich(e) 1226 Burton 1226 FF
- Rudich(e) 1249,1278 Ipm
- Roudich(e) 1319 FF 1330 Ass 14th Darley
- Roudiches 1350 Ipm
- Rodiche 1389 Fine
- Rowdyche 1408 RadCh
Etymology
Rowditch (6″), Rughedich (e )1226 Burton, 1226 FF, Rudich (e )1249, 1278 Ipm, Roudich (e )1319 FF, 1330Ass , 14th Darley, Roudiches 1350 Ipm, Rodiche 1389 Fine, Rowdyche 1408 RadCh. 'Rough ditch', v. rūh , dīc .