Ringmoor Down
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sheepstor
Historical Forms
- Rydemore 1291 Dartmoor 1408
- Rynmore 1535 VE 1547 Dartmoor
- Ridemore Down al. Ringmore Downe t.Eliz ChancP
Etymology
The first element may be ME ridde , referring to a moor cleared of undergrowth, etc. v. Ringmore infra 283.