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).