Brampton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Brampton
Historical Forms
- Brantune 1086 DB
- Branton Hy1 Thorney 1300–25 Ch Hy2 DandCLincA1/1no.23 1227 P c.1155 HH 1168 Cl 12th MP 1237 BM c.1250 1291
- Bramtona Hy1 Thorney 1300–25 DandCLincA1/1no.8 c.1150 P 1168 Cl 1242
- Brampton 1227 Ass
- Braunton 1241 Cl
- Brampton juxta Huntyngdon 1343 FF
Etymology
'Brier' or 'bramble farm' v. brame , tun .