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Bregsells Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Capel

Historical Forms

  • Brigishull, Brugishulle, Bruggesulle, Brugeshulle 1281 Norfolk
  • Brugesull' 1332 SR
  • Estbrigsills 1506 SACxxxiii
  • Westbridgehills 1587 Norfolk
  • Bredsell 1765 R.

Etymology

Bregsells Fm is Brigishull , Brugishulle , Bruggesulle , Brugeshulle 1281Norfolk , Brugesull '1332 SR (all p), Briggeshull 1372, Bryggeselles , Estbreggeselle 1448Norfolk , Estbrigsills 1506 SAC xxxiii, Westbridgehills 1587Norfolk , Bredsell 1765 R. This name is probably of manorial origin, seeing that all the early forms derive from personal names, the family having come from Breadsell in Battle (PN Sx 496).