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The place-name "Richmond" is named for Richemont in [[Normandy]], France. Prior to which, the Yorkshire place-name appears to have been known as ''Hindrelag'', which was its name in the [[Domesday Book]] (1086). The Yorkshire place-name in turn gave rise to [[Richmond, Surrey|Richmond]] in [[Surrey]] (within the [[London]] built-up area) and, either directly or indirectly via the Surrey place-name, over 55 place-names worldwide, including [[Richmond, Virginia]] (named for the Surrey Richmond). | The place-name "Richmond" is named for Richemont in [[Normandy]], France. Prior to which, the Yorkshire place-name appears to have been known as ''Hindrelag'', which was its name in the [[Domesday Book]] (1086). The Yorkshire place-name in turn gave rise to [[Richmond, Surrey|Richmond]] in [[Surrey]] (within the [[London]] built-up area) and, either directly or indirectly via the Surrey place-name, over 55 place-names worldwide, including [[Richmond, Virginia]] (named for the Surrey Richmond). | ||
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| + | Richmond has been administered by [[North Yorkshire Council]], a unitary authority, since 2023. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:34, January 2, 2025
Richmond is a historic market town in the North Riding of Yorkshire in northern England, United Kingdom. Situated on the River Swale, it is perhaps best known for its 11th-century Norman castle and the local myth of the drummer-boy.
Name
The place-name "Richmond" is named for Richemont in Normandy, France. Prior to which, the Yorkshire place-name appears to have been known as Hindrelag, which was its name in the Domesday Book (1086). The Yorkshire place-name in turn gave rise to Richmond in Surrey (within the London built-up area) and, either directly or indirectly via the Surrey place-name, over 55 place-names worldwide, including Richmond, Virginia (named for the Surrey Richmond).
Administration
Richmond has been administered by North Yorkshire Council, a unitary authority, since 2023.