Coombe, Kent Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Coombe
Coordinates:51.2716°N 1.2937°W
Label Position:top
Shire District:Dover
Shire County:Kent
Region:South East England
Constituency Westminster:Herne Bay and Sandwich
Post Town:Dover
Postcode District:CT13
Postcode Area:CT
Dial Code:01304
Os Grid Reference:TR298576

Coombe is a settlement in the English county of Kent. It lies between Ash-next-Sandwich and Woodnesborough.

According to Edward Hasted in 1800, it was a hamlet in the western section of the parish of Woodnesborough.[1]

Coombe Lane passes through the small settlement between Ash towards New Street (heading to Woodnesborough). Coombe Lane Cottage is a Grade II Listed cottage on the lane.[2]

Etymology

The village's name derives from Ancient Celtic cumbā "valley" which was taken into Old English. The name was recorded as æt cumban in 1005, the first word æt representing 'at'.

Notes and References

  1. Hasted . Edward . 1800 . Parishes . The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent . Institute of Historical Research . 610. 121–144 . 12 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Coombe Lane Cottage,Woodnesborough . www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk . 11 November 2013 .