The Ridel family originally came from Normandy and settled in England after the Conquest. Geoffery Ridel became Justice of England and was rewarded with much land including Wittering. By Tenure * Geoffrey Ridell, Justice of England. Died 25 Nov 1120 in the wrecking of the White Ship with Prince William. Married Geva d. of Hugh Lupus, Earl of Chester. Geva founded Canwell Monastery. Daughter and heir Maud married Richard Basset later Justice of England and was succeeded by * Geoffrey Basset assumed the surname of Ridell. Baron of Blaye in France and held 15 knights fees in England. Died immensely wealthy, but intestate, so estate seised by King. Two sons by 1st wife, Geoffrey & Richard. By 2nd wife Sibilla, sister of William Mauduit, Lord of Hanslope had 2 more sons Hugh (who succeeded