Ritson
Early-attested site in the Parish of Halwell
Historical Forms
- Redestan 1254 Ass 1422 IpmR
- Redeston 1281 Ass 1372 IpmR
- Rydeston, Reddeston 1281 Ass
- Radeston 1347 1383 FF
- Retson 1576 SR
- Ritson 1700 Recov
Etymology
Redestan 1254Ass (p), 1422 IpmR, Redeston 1281Ass (p), 1372 IpmR, Rydeston , Reddeston 1281Ass (p), Radeston 1347 Ipm, Cl, 1383FF , Retson 1576SR , Ritson 1700Recov . '(At the) red rock.'