Smithwick
Early-attested site in the Parish of Southover
Historical Forms
- Smithewike, Smithywike 1091–1125 ADA14176 1409 Inqaqd
- Smithewic 1203 Cur
- Smithewych 1408 IpmR
- Smethewick 13th ADA14156
- Smethwica 14th Lewes
- Smythwyk(e) 1448 FF 1490 Ipm
- Smythweeke c.1608 SRS33,58
Etymology
This is probably 'smiths' farm' v. wic , though the reason for such a name is obscure.