Ridgebridge Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wonersh
Historical Forms
- la Risbrigge 1259 Ass
- ate Rysbrug' 1332 SR
- la Rysbryg 1350 ADii
- Rysbrygge Hyll 1524 SR
- Rysebndgehill 1548 LRMB
- Rusbryggehill c.1550 Onslow
- Ridgebridge 1765 R.
Etymology
Ridgebridge Hill (6″) is la Risbrigge 1259Ass , ate Rysbrug '1332 SR (p), la Rysbryg 1350 AD ii, Rysbrygge Hyll 1524SR , Rysebndgehill 1548LRMB , Rusbryggehill c. 1550Onslow , Ridgebridge 1765 R. 'Bridge or causeway made of brushwood or the like.' Cf. Ricebridge infra 306.