Bradenham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Bradenham
Historical Forms
- Bradeham 1086 DB 1195 Cur(P) 1234 Bract 1237–40 Fees 1253 Pat
- Bradenham 1227 Ass 1235 Gross 1242 Fees879 1316 FA
- Bradingham 1255 For
- Bradenhamme 1535 VE
Etymology
Probably 'Brada's homestead' rather than OE brādan ham (dat.) 'broad homestead.' For Brada v. Redin 73. The VE form suggests the possibility that the suffix may be hamm rather than ham but is unconfirmed by definite early evidence and if it is a hamm it is not one on a river.
Places in the same Parish
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