Bryan Mills
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lockington
Historical Forms
- molendinum Brianesmiln, Brianesmiln 1236 Meaux
- molendinum aquaticum Bryanmylne, Bryanmylne 1235–49 Melsa
- Brienesmyln 1238 Ch
- Bryan Mylne 1535 VE
Etymology
Bryan Mills is molendinum Brianesmiln , Brianesmiln 1236Meaux , molendinum aquaticum Bryanmylne , Bryanmylne 1235–49 Melsa, Brienesmyln 1238 Ch, Bryan Mylne 1535 VE. v. myln . The pers. name is ME Brian , found in Yorkshire in the 13th century.