English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Rydal

Major Settlement in the Parish of Grasmere

Historical Forms

  • Ridal(e), Rydal(e), -dall 1240,1274 Ipm 1275 Ch 1275,1291 Cl 1320 Kendii,21 1332 SR 1334 Cl 1777 M
  • Ryddle 1361 TestKarl
  • Ridell, Rydell 1487 Kendii,24 1508 Rydal
  • Roydall 1570 FF
  • Reidale 1750 Pococke

Etymology

'Valley where rye was grown', v. ryge , dæl .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name