The Brockshire
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lapworth
Historical Forms
- Brokshagh 1315 Ass
- Brocsawe 1322 Deed
- Brocshawe 1332 SR
- Brockeschawe 1408 ADiv
- Brockshawe Lane
- The Brockshire c.1840 TA
Etymology
The Brockshire (lost) is Brokshagh 1315Ass (p), Brocsawe 1322Deed (p), Brocshawe 1332 SR (p), Brockeschawe 1408 AD iv, Brockshawe Lane n.d. Hudson, The Brockshire c. 1840TA .'Badger wood,' v. brocc , sceaga . The name possibly survives in Brock sheds (field-name).