Breckenbrough
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirby Wiske
Historical Forms
- Bracheberc 1086 DB
- Bracanberg, Brakanberg 1208,1228 FF
- Brakenberg(h) 1316 Vill
Etymology
'Bracken hill' v. braken , berg . Cf. Brakanberg in Brompton on Swale (12Easby 13 d ) and Brackenborough (L).