Smithcot Fms
Early-attested site in the Parish of Dauntsey
Historical Forms
- Smitecote 1086 DB
- Smidecota 1190 P
- Smithecot(e), Smythcot(e) 1242 Fees 1257 FF 1321 FF 1342 Cl
- Smeþecot(e) 1242 Fees
- Smethecot(e) 1327 SR 1428 FA
- Smiskett or Smithcot 1773 AandD
Etymology
Smithcot Fms is Smitecote 1086 DB, Smidecota 1190 P, Smithecot (e ), Smythcot (e )1242 Fees, 1257 FF, 1321FF , 1342 Cl, Smeþecot (e )1242 Fees, Smethecot (e )1327SR et freq to 1428 FA, Smiskett or Smithcot 1773 A and D. 'Cot(e) of the smiths,' cf. Smithacott and Smynacott (PN D 93, 389).