Ramsden
Early-attested site in the Parish of Besford
Historical Forms
- Romlesdun a.1234 AOMB61 a.1250 1249 ADiii
- Rommesdun, Romesdon, Ramesdune 1249 ib
- Rommesdon 1263 ib
Etymology
It is difficult to be certain about this name. The l may be an intrusive l which we sometimes find in ME spellings. If so, the name is probably 'ram's down,' v. ramm , dun .