Several English towns have names that end in "combe," which is derived from the Old English word for a small valley or hollow. Notable examples include Combe Martin in Devon, Combe St. Nicholas in Somerset, and Wotton-under-Edge, which has a nearby area called Coombe. Other towns with "combe" in their names can be found throughout the West Country, particularly in Devon and Somerset.
In Britain, several places have names that end in "comb" or "combe," often derived from the Old English word for "valley." Examples include Ilfracombe in Devon, which is a seaside town, and Combe Martin, also in Devon, known for its scenic coastline. Other notable locations include Combe Down near Bath and the village of Combe in Oxfordshire. These names typically reflect the geographical features of the areas they designate.
"Combe" at the end of a town's name typically refers to a deep, narrow valley or hollow surrounded by hills or mountains. It is a common suffix in English place names that originated from the Old English word "cumb," meaning a small, narrow valley.
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"ton" is old English for town. Kingston = King's town and so on.
Very few - if any? There is a place in Wales called Haverfordwest
James town
Combe Force, a group of extreme sports athletes, disbanded in 2009 after completing their final expedition.
morecombe
Never heard of that one. Plenty end in '-be', because that is '-combe'.
Cantebury. Newbury. Bury. Scarborough.
Cricklade, Lechlade
Bromley