Rowley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Parracombe
Historical Forms
- Rodeleia 1086 DB
- Roeleia 1195 FF
- Rughelegh 1242 Fees772
- Roughlee 1326 Ipm
- Rouw(e)legh 1285,1346 FA
- Roulegh 1303 FA
Etymology
'Rough clearing,' v. ruh , leah . For the DB spelling cf. Raleigh supra 55.