Leith Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wotton
Historical Forms
- Lalida, la Lida 1166,1167 P
- la Lythe 1263 Ass
- la Lithe 1266 Ass
- Leth 1610 Speed
- Lyth Hill or Lyth Farm 1626 DKRxxxix
- Leethe 1628 SACx
- Leith 1781 ParReg
Etymology
Leith Hill is Lalida , la Lida 1166, 1167 P, la Lythe 1263Ass , la Lithe 1266Ass (all p), Leth 1610 Speed, Lyth Hill or Lyth Farm 1626 DKR xxxix, Leethe 1628 SAC x, Leith 1781 ParReg.v. hliþ . The reference is to the very steep slope on the south side of the hill. Cf. Lythe Hill supra 190.