Rysome Garth
Early-attested site in the Parish of Holmpton
Historical Forms
- Rison, Utrisun 1086 DB
- Rishume 1196 FF
- Rysun 1240 FF
- Risom, Rysom 1175–95 YCh 1291 Meaux
- Rysum c.1265 KF 1348 FF
- Rysome 1579 ib
- Risingarth 1610 Speed 1695 Morden
- Risom Garth 1786 Tuke
Etymology
'Amongst the brushwood,' from hrisum , dat. pl. of hris , possibly used of a place where faggots were obtained. A common Dan p.n. Cf. Willelmo Pynder …amputando et cariando les ryse 8s. 6d. (1393 Fabr) and in the gloss faggotis vocatis Myssomeryse , i.e. 'Midsummer rise' (1417 BevAct). For DBUt -, added to distinguish Rysome from Rise infra 70, cf. Owthorne infra 28. v. garðr .