Rolleston
Major Settlement in the Parish of Rolleston
Historical Forms
- Roldestun 1086 DB c.1200 Thurgarton
- Roldeston(e) c.1200 AD 1428 FA
- Roldiston(e) 1280 Ass 1291 Tax
- Rollestone 1086 DB
- Rolleston(e) 1180 P 1203 FF 1225 Ebor 1270 Ass 1428 FA
- Rollestun 1156 Holtzmann c.1190 Dane
- Rodeston 1187 P
- Rouliston 1242 Fees
- Rouleston 1614 Wills
- Rowlston t.Jas1 ECP
- Roleston 1280 Ipm
- Rolston 1428 FA 1499 Ipm
- Rolleston al. Rolston 1764 Recov
Etymology
'The tun of Hróaldr ,' a Scandinavian personal name. In the Thurgarton Cartulary (c. 1200) we have mention of a Roldeshagh , Roldeshau , which must take its name from the same man. v. hagi , 'enclosure.'