Broughton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Broughton
Historical Forms
- Broctune 1086 DB 1300–25 Thorney
- Brocton 1202–7,1245 BM
- Broucton 1254–67 BM 13th ADii
- Brochton 1260 Ass
- Broughton 1303 FA
- Broghton 1305 FF
- Browtun 1546 BM
Etymology
'Brook farm' v. broc , tun .