St Roche's Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Singleton
Historical Forms
- St Rookeshill 1610 Norden
- St Rocks Hill 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
Takes its name from a chapel which formerly existed here dedicated to St Roch, confessor, a popular saint of France.The 'late chappell of St Rooks' is mentioned in 1570 (SAC 58, 76).