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Rowney Wood

Other OS name in the Parish of Debden

Historical Forms

  • Rohenhay 1200 P
  • Rowenhey 1336 Ipm

Etymology

is Rohenhay 1200 P, Rowenhey 1336 Ipm,Rouughey 1422–56, Rowhey 1423MinAcct . ' Rough enclosure , ' v. ruh , (ge)hæg .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement