Smithwood Ho and Common
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wonersh
Historical Forms
- Smyth Wood 1524 SR
- Smythewode 1548 Pat
- Smythewood 1563 FF
- Smethwood 1602 SrWills
- ate Smythe 1332 SR
Etymology
Smithwood Ho and Common is Smyth Wood 1524SR , Smythewode 1548 Pat, Smythewood 1563FF , Smethwood 1602 SrWills, and is probably to be associated with Richard ate Smythe (1332 SR). This no doubt contains OE smiþþe , 'smithy.' Hence '(wood near) the smithy.' There is still a smithy close at hand.