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Survey of English Place-Names

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Andridge Common

Early-attested site in the Parish of Radnage

Historical Forms

  • Andrigge 1227 Ass
  • Handridge 1826 B

Etymology

A difficult name. The second element is hrycg. Does the first derive from the Andr ' who is described as Andr ' de Andrigge in the reference given above? If so, it is 'Andrew's ridge,' but that is very doubtful. Alternatively it may, like Anderton (La), contain OE  Éanrǣd .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement