Combe Royal
Early-attested site in the Parish of Churchstow
Historical Forms
- Cumbe 1086 DB
- Cumb Ruel 1303 FA
- Ruwelcumbe 1282 Pat
- Regis 1346 FA
- Riall 1368 IpmR
- Real 1369 Cl
- Roiel 1387 Cl
- Rouell 1423 IpmR
- Ryall 1428 FA
Etymology
Further forms for the manorial addition are Regis 1346 FA, Riall 1368 IpmR, Real 1369 Cl, Roiel 1387 Cl, Rouell 1423 IpmR, Ryall 1428 FA. In 1346 (FA) Hugo de Cheverestone held the manor and it is stated that one 'Willelmus Royel quondam tenuit.'