Rye Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Oxted
Historical Forms
- Ry 1535 VE
- Rye boro 1576 SACvi
Etymology
Rye Wood (6″) is the Reye 1389, la Rye 1475, highway called Rye 1475 SAC vi, Ry 1535 VE, Rye boro 1576 SAC vi. This is probably ME atte Reye , 'at the well-watered land,' v. eg . A stream runs through the wood.