Historical Geography information for Rolvenden, Kent, England
| Place Name | Rolvenden |
| Description | Rolvenden is a village and civil parish in the Ashford District of Kent, England. The village dates from at least Saxon times. The toponym may originate from from a chieftain Hropwulf, and would refer to the 'den or pasture of Hropwulf's people'. The are was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Rovindene' and subsequently as Riolvinden and Rounden in later centuries. The original village, however suffered heavily in the plague and fire of 1665 and the settlement was moved about a mile to its current location. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Rolvenden |
| County | Kent |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93593 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092719 |
British Surname Clusters | Bishop | Bishop, Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop, Bishop of Ardfert |