Rushy Weir
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bampton
Historical Forms
- hrisyge 1069 OSFacs
- Russeya 1233–4 Os 1280 Os
- Russheya c.1280 Os
- Russhey 1509–10 Os
Etymology
Rushy Weir takes name from hrisyge 1069 OSFacs, Russeya 1233–4 Oset freq with variant spelling Russeye to 1280 Os, Russheya c. 1280 Os, Russhey 1509–10 Os. 'Rush island,' v. rysc , (ī)eg.