Upper Broughton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Upper Broughton
Historical Forms
- Brotone 1086 DB
- Brocton(a) 1108 Dugdv 1212 Fees 1237 Cl c.1240 Wollaton 1265 Misc 1278 FF 1291 Tax
- Broctun 1235 Fees
- Brocton' Sulleny 1242 ib
- Brokton 1316 FA
- Brohton 1205 ClR
- Broghton Sulny 1292 FF 1325 Ass
- Broghton 1327 Ipm 1330 Ass 1346 FA
- Brotton 1276 RH 1302 FA
- Broutton 1323 Ipm
- Browchton 1497 Wollaton
- Overbroughton 1601 FF
- Broughton Sulney 1604 ib
- Over Broughton al. Broughton Sulney 1680 Recov
Etymology
'Brook farm,' v. broc , tun . Cf. Broughton (PN Nth 123).Upper to distinguish from Nether Broughton just across the Leicestershire border. Alfred de Sulenie held the manor in 1205 (ClR). Hence Sulney Fields (6″).