Brookhampton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Combrook
Historical Forms
- Brochamton 1217 ClR 1221 Ass 1233 Cl
- Brockhampton 1233 Pat
- Brokhampton 1262 Ass 1656 Dugdale 1321 FF
- Broghampton 1285 Ass
- Brocampton 1316 FA
- Brokehampton 1327 Pat
Etymology
Brookhampton is Brochamton 1217 ClR, 1221Ass , 1233 Cl, Brockhampton 1233 Pat, Brokhampton 1262Ass et freq to 1656 Dugdale, 1321FF , Broghampton 1285Ass , Brocampton 1316 FA, Brokehampton 1327 Pat. 'hamtun by the brook.' Cf. Brookhampton (PN Wo 33) where examples from other counties are noted.