Smithey Fen
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cottenham
Historical Forms
- Smithyfen 1343 Colexliv
- Smythyfen 1464 Christ's
- Smytheffen 1483 ib
- Smetheffen 1493 ib
- Smethy Fen 1604 Atkyns
Etymology
Smithey Fen is Smithyfen 1343Cole xliv, Smythyfen 1464Christ 's , Smytheffen 1483 ib., Smetheffen 1493 ib., Smethy Fen 1604Atkyns .This is probably 'marsh in smooth low-lying land,' v. smēðe , ēg , fenn .