English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Rockhurst Wood

Other OS name in the Parish of Herstmonceux

Historical Forms

  • Rocker(e) 1296,1327 SR
  • le Rokker 1346 Ct
  • Rockers 1624 Ct

Etymology

( 6 ″ ) is to be associated with the family of Rocker (e ) (1296, 1327 SR), le Rokker (1346Ct ). It is referredto as Rockers (1624Ct ) . Rockers has been corrupted to Rockhurst .