Bradham Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Withycombe Raleigh
Historical Forms
- Bradeham 1167,1172 P c.1210–16 HMCiv,64
- Bradeham Regis 1176 P
- Bradeham in Widecumb 1212 StNicholas
- Bradenham 1230 P
- Brodeham 1275 RH
- Brodeham juxta Lytelham 1327 Ass
Etymology
Bradham Fm (6″) is
Bradeham 1167, 1172 P, c. 1210–16 HMC iv, 64, Bradeham Regis 1176 P, Bradeham in Widecumb 1212St Nicholas , Bradenham 1230 P, Brodeham 1275 RH, Brodeham juxta Lytelham 1327Ass 'Wide' or 'large ham(m).' This was originally a royal manor till 1205, when it was granted by King John to St Nicholas priory, Exeter. 'Broad' in contrast to the adjacent Littleham.