Ridlington Ramble 3

The village of Ridlington is in the eastern part of the large parish of Witton, Norfolk. The name Ridlington is thought to derive from the Old English for Hrethel’s people’s enclosure.

Ridlington has an entry in the Domesday Book of 1085 where its population, land ownership and productive resources were extensively detailed along with the other settlement of Witton. In the survey Ridlington is recorded by the name of Ridlinketuna. The main tenants being Ranulf brother of Ilger. The survey also indicate the presence of a priest in Witton. Despite the evidence for Saxon activity in Witton, the settlement does not appear to have been particularly populous or valuable, and Ridlington even less so. Despite the mention of a priest, there is no listing or a church or chapel in the settlements.

Riddlington is also close to Happisburgh and Walcott on the Norfolk Coast. The caches are within Ridlington Heath. A lovely area for a walk in heath and woodland. Please note that depending on time of year the fern and brambles will be quite high and may be over growing in the path ways. A stick would be handy to push brambles out of the way. A small lock lid box with space for small swaps and small TBs. Please place back carefully and hide well. Please bring your own pen too.

Happy Geocaching :0)