Ridgeway Fm and Westbrook Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Elstead
Historical Forms
- atte Rygwaye 1308 Rental
- Westebrok 1288 Rental
- Ridgewaie 1613 MinAcct
- Westbroke 1583 Recov
Etymology
Ridgeway Fm and Westbrook Fm were the homes of Richard atte Rygwaye (1308Rental ) and Matilda de Westebrok (1288Rental ). The latter probably means 'west of the brook.' Ridgeway Farm is Ridgewaie 1613MinAcct . Westbrook Farm is Westbroke 1583Recov .