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Rumerhedge Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Checkendon

Etymology

Rumerhedge Wood. Cf. Ruchmareshegge c. 1153 (c. 1200), 1152–3 Thame, Ruchmareshegg '1153 Thame, Rumershegg '1179 (early 13th) Thame, Rumereshagge c. 1210–20Bodl . 'Rough pool,' to which 'hedge' has been added, v. rūh , mere , hecg .