Berryfields
Early-attested site in the Parish of Braunston
Historical Forms
- Beryfeld 1540 LP
- Brandestonbury 1295 ADiii
- Braundeston Bery 1305 Ipm
- Brauncestonebury 1311 Ipm
- Brawndestonbury 1384 Cl
Etymology
Berryfields is Beryfeld 1540 LP, and takes its name from the manor of Brandestonbury 1295 AD iii, Braundeston Bery 1305 Ipm, Brauncestonebury 1311 Ipm, Brawndestonbury 1384 Cl, v. burh , used here in its manorial sense. The remains of the manorial house can still be traced (Bridges i, 26).