English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Rolles Orchard

Early-attested site in the Parish of Elmley Lovett

Historical Forms

  • Rowles Orchard 1644 Townsend

Etymology

This takes its name from the family of Rowles mentioned in a Will of 1568. It is called Rowles Orchard in 1644 (Townsend).