Braworth
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rudby
Historical Forms
- Breydewad 1240–50 Bodla.i.88
- Brathwaith 1285 KI
- Brathewheyt 1327 Ipm
- Braythwayth 1299 KI
- Braithewath 1300 YI
- Braythwat 1350 Cl
Etymology
'Broad ford' v. breiðr , vað . Braworth lies near a ford across the Leven. The various forms waith , wheyt are due to confusion with þveit as in Flawith 21supra .