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Rocombe Bottom

valley · Devon

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name refers to a valley with a steep, narrow gorge. 'Rocombe' likely derives from an Old English personal name and 'combe', meaning a valley. 'Bottom' is a common term for a valley in southern England.

Word origins

Rocombe
Old EnglishPersonal name + valley(from Rōca "personal name", cumb "valley, hollow")
Bottom
Old EnglishValley(from botm "bottom, valley")