Survey of English Place-Names

Historical Forms

• Ristune, Riston 12,1232–40 Kirkst 1285 KI

• Riston in Bochlande 1194–1211,13 Kirkst

• Riston Meere in Bolland 1551 FF

• Rys(s)heton Grange 1564 FF

• Rys(s)heton Mere 1591 WillY

• Rishton Grange 1771 M 1785 SheffCh

Etymology

Rushton Hill, Ristune , Riston 12, 1232–40 Kirkst, 1285 KI, Riston in Bochlande 1194–1211, 13 Kirkst, Riston in Bowlande 1459 Riston Meere in Bolland 1551 FF, Rys (s )heton Grange 1564 FF, Rys (s )heton Mere 1591 WillY, Rishton Grange 1771 M, 1785 SheffCh. 'Farmstead amongst the rushes', v. risc , tūn ; the earlier Ris - spellings have AN -s - for -sh - as in many p.ns. like Marston (from mersc 'marsh'), v. (ge)mǣre 'boundary', and Bowland 112supra .