Roothill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Betchworth
Historical Forms
- Atterotehelde 1291 Cl
- atte Routehelde 1325 Ass
- ate Rotihelde 1332 SR
- Rotehulde 1366 Norfolk
- Roothill 1731 Norfolk
Etymology
Roothill is Atterotehelde 1291 Cl, atte Routehelde 1325Ass , ate Rotihelde 1332 SR, Rotehulde 1366Norfolk (all p), Roothill 1731Norfolk . This is probably 'cheerful hill' from OE rōt , 'cheerful,' and hielde , as suggested by Professor Ekwall. Cf. Merrils Bridge (PN Nt 93) which is Merieldebrig ' (1216 PatR), ponte Miriild (1225 Nottingham Bor Rec), ponte Murihill (13th Blyth Cartulary ), and goes back to OE myrige hielde , 'pleasant slope.'