Roxwell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Roxwell
Historical Forms
- Rokeswelle 1291 Tax 1309,1310 Pat
- Rokyswell 1511 ADvi
- Rookeswell 1550 Will
- Rox(ef)feild 1657–8 EssPRii
- Roxfield 1674 ib
Etymology
'The spring of one Hrōc ' (or of the bird). There are many springs in the parish. For this pers. name v. PN BedsHu 220.