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Survey of English Place-Names

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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).

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement