Brenton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Exminster
Historical Forms
- Brenton 1242 Fees790 1304 Abbr
- Brunton 1263 Ipm
- Breington 1284 Pat
- Breyngton 1286 SR 1303 FA 1333 SR
- Breynton 1346 FA
Etymology
Professor Ekwall suggests OE Brȳningatūn , 'farm of Brȳni 's people,' but no certainty is possible.