English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Torbryan

Major Settlement in the Parish of Torbryan

Historical Forms

  • Torra 1086 DB
  • Torre 1242 Fees768,786
  • Torre Briane 1238 Ass
  • Brionne in 1242 (Fees)

Etymology

v. torr . Wido de Brione is first mentioned in connexion with the place in 1238 (Ass ), his name being spelt Brionne in 1242 (Fees).