Survey of English Place-Names

Historical Forms

• Brochamtune, Brochamton', Brechamtune (sic) 13 GlastR

• Brochamton(') 1224 FF 1258 For

• Brokhampton(') 1288 Ass 1547 Ct

• Brokehampton' 1478 Weld2

• Brockhampton(') 1553 Weld1

• Brockhampton Green 1811 OS

Etymology

Brockhampton Fm, Brockhampton Green (ST 715061), Brochamtune , Brochamton ', Brechamtune (sic)13 GlastR, Brochamton (')1224 FF, 1258For (v.l. Brocham ), e14GlastE , 1342 GlastF, Brokhampton (')1288Ass et freq with variant spelling Brochampton (') to 1547Ct , Brokehampton '1478Weld 2, Brockhampton (')1553Weld 1 et passim , Brockhampton Green 1811 OS. 'Home farm by the brook', v. brōc , hām-tūn, or possibly, if this name is identical in origin with Brockington Fm 2280, 'farm of the dwellers by the brook', v. hǣme (gen.pl. hǣma ), tūn , with grēne 2 'grassy spot, village green'. The brook in question is a tributary of R. Lydden.