Rowton Farm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Swine
Historical Forms
- Rugheton, Rugeton 1086 DB
- Roughton 1423 Baildon
- Ruton' t.John AddCh 1241 FF 1293 QW
- Ruthon' 13th Meaux
- Rowton(a) 1180–97,1270 Melsa 1558,1584 FF
- Routun, Routon 1291 Meaux 1402 StoweCh
- Roweton 1210–20,c.1400 Melsa 1441 BM
Etymology
'Rough farmstead or enclosure,' v. ruh , tun .