Brigham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Brigham
Historical Forms
- Briggham c.1175 StB
- Bricgaham 1185 StB
- Briggaham 1210–10 Furness
- Briggeham 1210 Pipe 1266 MinAcct 1279 Ass 1311 Ipm
- Bryggeham 1267 FF
- Bricham c.1230 StB
- Brikarn 1250 Fees
- Brugeham 1278,1279 Ass
- Breggeham 1292 ib
- Bridgeham 1610 Speed
- Brigholme 1649 PR(Bridekirk)
Etymology
'Homestead near the bridge,' v. brycg , hām and Introduction.