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Princes Risborough

town · Buckinghamshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Princes Risborough's name combines 'Risborough' (meaning 'rushy hill') with 'Princes', indicating it was once held by the Black Prince. The 'rushy hill' refers to the local topography.

Word origins

Risborough
Old Englishrushy hill(from risc "rush", beorh "hill")
Princes
Norman Frenchof the Prince(from prince "prince")

Historical forms

Risseberg · Risberg · Princes Risborough