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Smithambottom

Early-attested site in the Parish of Coulsdon

Historical Forms

  • Smetheden 1331 ChertseyReg 1461 Chertsey 1550 LRMB
  • Smithdenbottom 1536 Colliii,154
  • Smythedean(e) 1548 LRMB 1552 Pat
  • Smythden Bottom 1588 HMCvii
  • Smitham Bottom 1719 Aubrey

Etymology

Smithambottom (6″) is Smetheden 1331ChertseyReg , 1461Chertsey , 1550LRMB , Smithdenbottom 1536 Coll iii, 154, Smythedean (e )1548LRMB , 1552 Pat, Smythden Bottom 1588 HMC vii, Smitham Bottom 1719 Aubrey. 'Smooth valley,' v. denu , referring to the smooth sides of the chalk slopes here.