Thornton Riseborough
Major Settlement in the Parish of Sinnington
Historical Forms
- Tornitun, Tornentun 1086 DB
- Torinton' 1167 P
- Torneton sub Riseberg c.1200 For
- Torenton voc. Riseberge 1310 Ch
- Thornton under Isbergh 1406 YI
Etymology
v. þorn , tun and Riseborough infra . It is interesting to compare the form under Isbergh with the later forms of Roseberry and Newton under Roseberry 163–4infra .