Coombe Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cuddesdon
Historical Forms
- Cumbes 1221–8 Eynsh 1278–9 RH
- Cumbe c.1240 Eynsh 1273–4 Ipm
- Coumbe 1297 CornAcc 1300 Ipm
- Combe 1517 DInc
Etymology
Coombe Wood takes name from Cumbes 1221–8 Eynshet freq to 1278–9 RH, Cumbe c. 1240 Eynshet freq to 1273–4 Ipm (p), Coumbe 1297 CornAcc, 1300 Ipm, Combe 1517 D Inc. Cumbe Brok and Cumbegrave are mentioned 1278–9 RH. 'Valley(s),' v. cumb : -grave is probably 'grove.'