Smytham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Little Torrington
Historical Forms
- Esmitteham 1086 DB
- Smitham 1228 Bracton
- Smetham 1229 FF
- Smetheham 1238 Ass
- Smitheham 1256 FF 1289 Ass
Etymology
Probably'smiths' ham(m).' smeðe, 'smooth' is inapplicable.