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Coombe Fm, Higher Coombe Fm & Lower Coombe Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Rampisham

Historical Forms

  • Hr Coomb, Lr Coomb 1811 OS
  • Coombe 1839 TA

Etymology

Coombe Fm, Higher Coombe Fm & Lower Coombe Fm (ST 565033), Hr Coomb , Lr Coomb 1811 OS, Coombe 1839TA , cf. Alice in la Combe (taxed in Rampisham) 1327 SR, John in la Comb (a juror) 1340 NI, 'the valley', v. cumb , cf. Coombe Copse and f.n. Coombe Close infra .