Merrow
Major Settlement in the Parish of Merrow
Historical Forms
- Marewe 1185 BM 1215 ClR 1230 Cl 1327 Banco 1556 FF
- Merewe 1187 P 1201 Cur 1212 Fees 1488 SR
- Merrewe 1279 Ass
- Merrow 1573 Musters
- Merwe 1208 PatR 1241 Ass 1436 SR
- Meruwe 1286 Winton
- Merowe 1565 FF
- Marwe 1293 Ipm
- Marowe 1332 SR
- Marrowe 1583 Recov
Etymology
To judge by the early forms this name might go back to OE mearg , 'marrow, pith' (cf. Harrow from hearg), but it is difficult to see what the meaning of such a name could be, unless it refers to the richness of the land.