Ribton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Ribton
Historical Forms
- Ribelton 12th StB
- Ribton 12th StB 1285 For 1332 SR
- Rybton' 1260 Rental 1558 FF
- Ribbton c.1260 StB
- Ribbeton 1208 FF
- Ribeton 1212 Cur 1279 Ass
- Ribbetun' 1212 Cur
- Rybeton 1278,1279 Ass
- Ripeton', Rypeton' 1279 Ass
Etymology
The first element is probably the plant-name ribbe , 'rib-wort, hounds-tongue.' Cf. the history of Ribbesford (PN Wo 68). The form Ribelton is isolated and derived from a manuscript which is too late to have independent authority. The second element is tūn .