Gittisham Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Gittisham
Historical Forms
- Gydesham Mount 1525 Oliver
- Broundon 1607 DKR38,508 1667 Depositions
Etymology
It was called Bromdun in 1061 (1227) in the land boundaries of Ottery and was still alternatively known as Broundon in 1607 (DKR 38, 508) and 1667 (Depositions ). The meaning was 'broom-covered hill,' v. brom , dun .