Wardy Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Coveney
Historical Forms
- Wardey(e) 1251 ElyCouch 1277 Ely 1423–34
- Wardheye 1277 Ely 14th Cai
- Werdey 1481 Wren
- Wardie hill 1589 SewersD
- Waudy Hill 1821 Baker
- Wardow Hill c.1825 O.S.
Etymology
Wardy Hill is Wardey (e )1251ElyCouch , 1277Ely , 1423–34Ct , Wardheye 1277Ely , 14thCai , Werdey 1481Wren , Wardie hill 1589SewersD , Waudy Hill 1821 Baker, Wardow Hill c. 1825 O.S. 'Island from which watch was kept,' v. weard , ēg .