English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Smallcombe Cross

Other OS name in the Parish of Paignton

Historical Forms

  • Smalecombe al. Godrington Park 1558–79 ECP
  • Smallacombe 1609 Recov

Etymology

( 6 ″ ) is Smalecombe al. Godrington Park 1558–79 ECP, Smallacombe 1609Recov . ' Narrow valley , ' v. smæl , cumb .