Rousham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Rousham
Historical Forms
- Rowesham, Rovesham 1086 DB
- Roduluesham c.1130 OxonCh
- Rodulfesham c.1181 Gor
- Rodolvesham c.1200 Os
- Roulesham 1202 P 1285 Ass 1428 FA
- Rowlesham 1350 Os
- Roulisham 1428 FA
- Rotlouisor' 1204 FF
- Rouelesham 1214,16,17,1350 Os
- Rolesham 1220 Fees 1334 Ch
- Rollesham 1227 FF 1401 Ch
- Rolleshame 1227–8 WellsR
- Rolusham 1346 FA
- Rolfesham c.1240 Os
- Rolvesham 1278–9 RH
- Rodlesham 1259 Os
- Roghelesham 1308 Cl
- Rullesham 1526 LS
Etymology
'Hrōþwulf 's hām.' Identical with Rowsham PN Bk 89–90.