Rowey
Early-attested site in the Parish of Pidley cum Fenton
Historical Forms
- Rueyemere 1279 RH
- Rowey(e) 1286 FF 1337 Cl 1387 FF 1410 ADii
- Rounhey c.1350 Rams
- Rohey 1512 FF
- Rowhey al. Rowey 1584 FF
Etymology
Probably OE rūgan ēge (dat.), 'rough island,' judging by its situation in the Fens (v. ruh , eg ). The h is the common inorganic h found before a second element beginning with a vowel.