The Herne
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ramsey
Historical Forms
- la Hern 1219 For
- Herne 1251 Ch
- þe Hirne 1275 Rams c.1350
- le Hyrne c.1350 Rams
Etymology
'Corner' v. hyrne . This is the name given to the area which forms the extreme north-west corner of Ramsey parish.