There has been settlement in and around Smite since at least the Roman times the area is only a mile to the north of Worcester and a mile and a half south of Droitwich Spa, just off the "Salt" route: the M5 Motorway and the Worcester & Birmingham Canal run to the east of the area. The name possibly comes from the Smitan Brook which used to flow through the area. In 978 Bishop Oswald of Worcester gave a parcel of land at Smite to an Aethelnoth; in Henry II`s time (1154-1189), Godfrey the Archdeacon of Worcester held half a hide of land at Smite which had passed, by 1229, to John Washbourne also known as John de Dufford and was held by the decedents of the Wishbone's for several generations. The two farms at Smite (Upper Smite Farm and Lower Smite Farm) were included in Hindlip parish in 1880 having previously formen portion of Warndon parish. Smite Hill was transferred to Hindlip from Claines parish at the same time. Lower Smite Farm has been purchased by the Worcester Wildlife Trust, the 18th century brick farmhouse is currently the Trust Headquarters and buildings have been added to in the same style around the courtyard. The 17th century Granary has been restored to its former glory. Further down the road another former farm house is now the Pear Tree Inn and Country Hotel
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Places to Stay near Smite
Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel (0.32 miles)
Traditional Inn and fine family owned Country Hotel set in 20 acres of
lawns, gardens and lakes. Bedrooms are spacious with air conditioning and
excellent facilities.
Our Restaurant serves an a la ... More
Manor Coach House (1.43 miles)
The Manor Coach House B&B, Worcester is situated in semi-rural Hindlip. Our aim is to make your stay truly memorable. We offer beautifully furnished rooms, tastefully designed furnishings with solid ... More
Dilmore House (2.00 miles)
Dilmore house is a white washed 1850's Victorian Villa situated on the A38 in the village of Fern Hill heath, 2 and a half miles north of Worcester, offering comfortable, ... More
Oaklands B&B (2.17 miles)
Oaklands is a very attractive cottage style residence converted from stables to make a modern comfortable home with distinctive character. It is located in a quiet semi-rural area with lovely ... More
Middleton Grange (2.22 miles)
Middleton Grange is ideally situated to discover Worcestershire's diverse attractions. Whether you're seeking the tranquillity of canal-side walks, bygone times aboard the Severn Valley Railway, the thrills and spills of the West Midland's Safari Park, or ... More | visit website
St Andrews House Hotel (2.43 miles)
Located in Droitwich Spa at the heart of Rural Worcestershire, the newly refurbished (September 2008) St Andrews House is a privately owned, thirty-two bedroom hotel and restaurant. Its location, nested ... More
Hadley Bowling Green Inn (2.81 miles)
Great Western Hotel (3.27 miles)
We are a 14 Bedroom comfortable and friendly Worcester Hotel situated opposite Shrub Hill Station and only 5 minute walk into the city centre. We offer high standard room-only accommodation. However,we encourage all to enjoy ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Worcester (3.29 miles)
Chateau Impney (3.34 miles)
Chateau Impney was built in the 19th Century as a gift from local salt tycoon John Corbett to his wife and to this day retains all of the grandeur and ... More
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