Romansleigh
Major Settlement in the Parish of Romansleigh
Historical Forms
- Liega 1086 DB
- Reymundesle 1228 FF
- Romundeylegh' 1242 Fees781
- Romundeslegh(e) 1267 Ass 1406 IpmR
- Romenedesleghe 1281 Exon
- Romaundesleghe 1291 Tax
- Rodemondesleghe 1326 Exon
- Romyndyslegh 1346 FA
- Rumonsleigh vulgo Rumsleigh 1765 D
Etymology
v. leah . The church is dedicated to St Rumon , a Celtic saint, cf. Rumonsleigh in Tavistock supra 220.