Broughton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Broughton
Historical Forms
- Brohtone 1086 DB 1285 Ass
- Broctun c.1166 Madox 1268 Ass
- Brochton' 1242–3 Fees 1251 Cl
- Broucton' 1242–3 Fees
- Broghton' 1246–7 Ass
- Broghton 1301 Ch 1316 FA 1322 Ipm 1382 Cl
- Brogton 1316 Ipm
- Brouton' 1268 Ass
- Browton' 1286 Cl
- Brocgton' 1268 Ass
- Brumton' 1268 Ass
- Brumpton 1285 Ass
- Bromton' 1268 Ass
- Brougthon 1316 Ipm
- Broughtone 1324 AD
- Broughton 1336 Frid
- Wroughton (sic) 1333 Frid
Etymology
'tūnby the brook,' v. brōc .