Brighthampton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Standlake
Historical Forms
- Byrhtelmingtum 984 Hengwrt 14th
- Bristelmestone 1086 DB
- Bristhelmeston 1245 Ch 1304 Cl
- Brihtelmeston' 1161 P 1202 P
- Brith' Helmton' 1226 Cl
- Britholmeston', Brithelingges 1242 P
- Bridhelmeston 1246 FF
- Brichelminton' 1246–7 Ass
- Brithelminton 1268–81 Eynsh
- Brithelminton', Brithelme'ton' 1278–9 RH
- Brychampton 1284 Ass
- Brythamptone c.1360 Eynsh
- Bristelmentone 1285 Ass
- Brighthampton 1316 FA 1364 Cl
- Brighthamton' 1316–17 AD
- Bryztyngton 1433 AD
- Brittington 1675 Bodl
- Brittendon 1696,1728 Bodl
Etymology
'Beorhthelm 's tūn.' Most of the forms are identical with the most frequent early spellings of Brighton Sx (PN Sx 291). Some, however, point to a compound of the personal name with ingtūn, perhaps alternating with the other form, or early superseded by it. The ultimate confusion with hāmtūn appears early also.