Russon
Early-attested site in the Parish of Purse Caundle
Historical Forms
- Russon 1811 OS
- Risseden' 1244 Ass
- Russhedon' 1327 SR
- Rissheden 1332 SR
Etymology
Russon (ST 682161), Russon 1811 OS, Risseden '1244Ass , Russhedon '1327SR , Rissheden 1332 SR all (p), 'valley where rushes grow', v. risc , rysc , denu (replaced by or confused with dūn 'hill' in the 1327 form).