Brookhampton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stadhampton
Historical Forms
- Hantone 1086 DB
- Brochampton' 1233 Cl 1316 FA
- Brochamton' 1278–9 RH
- Brokehampton 1707 FF
Etymology
Probably hāmtūn, to which brōc was prefixed. This is a common name, but it is always difficult to decide whether the middle element is hām or hamm .