Rokey Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barkway
Historical Forms
- Rokeye 1287 Ass 1306 FF
- Rokhey(e) 1294 SR 1347 Pat
- Rokehey 1428 FA 1483 Pat
- Rokehay melway 1524 Ct
- Rookywood 1658 Sess
Etymology
Rokey Wood (6″) is Rokeye 1287Ass , 1306FF , Rokhey (e )1294SR (p), 1347 Pat, Rokehey 1428 FA, 1483 Pat, Rokehay melway 1524Ct , Rookywood 1658 Sess. 'Rook-frequented enclosure,' v. (ge)hæg. melway is 'mill way,' v. myln .