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Roundhay Wood and Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Yardley Hastings

Historical Forms

  • boscus de la Roundeheye 1287 For
  • le Roundehai 1324 Ipm

Etymology

Roundhay Wood (6″) and Fm is boscus de la Roundeheye 1287For , le Roundehai 1324 Ipm. This is probably a ME name meaning 'round enclosed wood,' v. (ge)hæg. Cf. Roundhay in Leeds (Y).