Rounden Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Brightling
Historical Forms
- Rawindenne c.1197 Pens
- Rumdenne 1198 ib
- Ruindanne 1225 ib
- Rowenden 1539 Dugdv.669
Etymology
Rounden Wood is Rawindenne c. 1197 Pens, Rumdenne 1198 ib., Ruindanne 1225 ib., Rowenden 1539 Dugd v.669. These forms probably go back to OE (æt þǣm ) rūgan denne , 'at the rough swine-pasture'. v. ruh , denn .