Nidd
Major Settlement in the Parish of Nidd
Historical Forms
- Nit, Nith 1086 DB
- Nid, Nyd 1157 Percy 1165,1190 P 1240 FF 1428 FA
- Nidd(e), Nydd(e) 1167 P 1219 Ass7 1253 Ch 1574 NCyWills
- Nihd 1190–1210 YCh84
- Neyde 1522 Star
Etymology
Nidd is named from the R. Nidd (RNs.). It stands about a mile north of the river.