Ray Island, The Ray
Early-attested site in the Parish of West Mersea
Historical Forms
- la Raye 1376 ADii
- the Reye 1586 Harl
Etymology
Ray Island, The Ray is la Raye 1376 AD ii, the Reye 1586Harl . (æt þǣre ) ēge , 'at the low-lying land,' v. eg , æt .