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Riddens Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cuckfield

Historical Forms

  • Readons 1589 SAC42,44
  • Riddens 1646 SRS14,186

Etymology

Riddens Fm is Readons 1589 SAC 42, 44, Riddens 1646 SRS 14, 186. In 1398 (Ct ) John atte Rudene (1400 atte Redene (Ct )) held land here called Spyndelrudene . For the second element v. Reeding's infra 350. Possibly called spyndel from its shape.