The Ridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Standish
Historical Forms
- la Rugge in Stanedis 1112 Glouc
- Rugge 1135–54 ib
- curiam de Rugge 12 ib
- la Rugge juxta Standysch p.1412 GloucHist
Etymology
The Ridge (lost), la Rugge in Stanedis 1112 Glouc, Rugge 1135–54 ib, curiam de Rugge 12 ib, la Rugge juxta Standysch p. 1412 GloucHist.This may be (from the reference to curia 'court') an old name of Court Hill (infra ), a low hill projecting towards Standish from the Cotswold scarp; v. hrycg 'ridge'.