English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Ryeish Gate, Ryeish Green

Early-attested site in the Parish of Shinfield

Historical Forms

  • Ryessth 1369 RecOffCat
  • Ryershe, Ryershe Yate, Ryershe Grove 1550 LRMB
  • Ryeish Field and Pightle 1838 TA

Etymology

Ryeish Gate, Ryeish Green, Ryessth 1369RecOffCat , Ryershe , Ryershe Yate , Ryershe Grove 1550LRMB , Ryeish Field and Pightle 1838TA , 'rye field', v. ryge , ersc . Ryarsh PN K 149–50 is an identical name.