Risedale and Risedale Beck
Early-attested site in the Parish of Catterick
Historical Forms
- Risedalebec c.1200 Easby
- Risedale, Rysedale 1262 Easby
- Risdale 1577 Saxton
Etymology
'Valley overgrown with brushwood' v. hris , dæl , bekkr , or else 'Risi's valley' from the ON pers. name Hrísi (LindBN).