Smeeton Lane
Early-attested site in the Parish of Combe Fields
Historical Forms
- Smitham 1086 DB
- Smite 1202 FF
- Smita c.1160 Pat 1397
- Over Smyte, Nether Smyte 1461 IpmR 1695 Morden
- Smiteton al. Smeeton Lane c.1830 O.S.
Etymology
Smeeton Lane (6″) preserves the name of the manor of Smitham 1086 DB, Smite 1202 FF et passim , Smita c. 1160 (1397) Pat, Over Smyte , Nether Smyte 1461 IpmR, 1695 Morden, Smiteton al. Smeeton Lane c. 1830 O.S. This was the original name for the parish, before the foundation of the abbey of Combe, built in the valley of the river Smite, v. cumb . For the river-name v. supra 5.