Smeardon Down
Early-attested site in the Parish of Petertavy
Historical Forms
- Smerdon 1340 SR 1346 Ass 1497 Deed
- Smardon Downe 1561 FF
Etymology
v. smeoru , dun . The name was probably applied to the hill because it gave rich pasturage. Cf. St Martin's Down (Wt), Smeredon (e )1313 Ch, 1324 Misc.