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Ridge Cliff

Early-attested site in the Parish of Chideock

Etymology

Ridge Cliff (SY 425915), cf. Richard de la Rhigge n.d. (13) Weld 2, (le ) Rygge 1469Weld 2, claus ' terr ' voc ' Rygge 1505Weld 2, Chydeokes rygge 1470Weld 2, Chidiock rygge 1495, 1498Weld 2, Chideok Rige , Chideok Rygge 1500Weld 2, Chediocke Rydge 1567Weld 2, Ridge 1841TA , v. hrycg ; this coastal feature is Down Cliffs 1811 OS.