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Survey of English Place-Names

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Rivey Hill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Linton

Etymology

Rivey Hill. Cf. le Wivy 1279 RH, (le ) Ryvyden , (le ) Ryvydenffelde 1522, 1523Pembroke , Reuydenfeelde al. London Lane , Reuydenfeelde 1600WMP , The Rivey , Riveyden 1768Pembroke , c. 1825 O.S.Rivey Wood (6″) is so named c. 1840 (TA ). No explanation of this name can be offered in view of the uncertainty of the early forms.