Rye Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Epping Upland
Historical Forms
- Rye 1248 Ass
- ate Rihelle 1319 SR
- Reyhill t.Eliz LP
- Rye hill 1594 N
- Rye Street 1768 M
Etymology
Rye Hill was probably the home of Ralph de Rye (1248Ass ) and William ate Rihelle (1319SR ). It is Reyhill (t. ElizLP ), Rye hill (1594 N) and Rye Street (1768 M). This is from ME at ther ye (i.e. 'at the marshy land'), v. æt , eg and cf. Rye (PN Sx 536). The place must have received its name from the lower ground near Cobbins Brook.