Fair Ridge Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Salehurst
Historical Forms
- Ferreg(g)e c.1210,c.1240 Pens 1336 Battle
- Ferrugge c.1240,c.1260 Pens 1327 SR
- Fairiggesgate 1400 Ct
- Veregge 1427 FF
- Varegge 1478 FF
- Farygge 1516 SRS14,81
- Farredge al. Farneridge 1622 SRS19,162
Etymology
This is either from OE fearn and hrycg, 'bracken ridge,' with early assimilation of nr to rr , or from ME ferre , 'far,' hence 'far ridge.' Fair is due to a piece of early etymologising of the name.