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Survey of English Place-Names

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Ridge, Ridge Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Arne

Historical Forms

  • Rygge 1431 FA
  • Rydge 1632 Pitt
  • Ridge 1795 Boswell

Etymology

Ridge, Ridge Fm (SY 937865), Rygge 1431 FA, Rydge 1632Pitt , Ridge 1795 Boswell, 'the ridge', v. hrycg .