Brigham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Foston
Historical Forms
- Bringeha' 1086 DB
- Brigham, Brygham 12th Bridl 1187–1207 YCh 1828 Langd
- Brichæm, Brichem 1194 P
- Briggeham, Bryggeham 1200 P 1206 Cur 1297 LS 1300 YI
- Brigeham 1205 Cur
- Brigtham 1238 Cl
- Brigheym 1259 Ass
Etymology
Brigham is on a small hill about half a mile from Frodingham Beck which is crossed by Frodingham Bridge. The name may refer to an older bridge at this point and would mean 'homestead near the bridge,' v. brycg , ham , heim . Little Brigham is a quarter of a mile from the bridge.