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Rydings Park

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Ryd[i]nges 1568 Arm
  • the Riding 1762 HAS

Etymology

, Ryd [i ]nges 1568 Arm, the Riding 1762 HAS 38, 292 , v. rydding ' clearing ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name