English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Roscar Dike

Other OS name in the Parish of Cadney

Historical Forms

  • Ross Carr Dyke 1824 O
  • Rossiter Carre 1635 LindDep c.1900
  • Rositer Carre 1640 Monson
  • Rossetter 1587 Yarb

Etymology

, Ross Carr Dyke 1824 O, perhaps tobe identified with Rossiter Carre 1635 (c.1900) LindDep 78 , Rositer Carre 1640Monson , which is named from the family of RichardRossetter 1587Yarb and kjarr .