Bruton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Whitchurch
Historical Forms
- Brocton 1262 Ass 1285 BM 1352 FF
- Brokton 1334 ib
- Broughton 1428 FA 1656 Dugdale c.1830 O.S.
- Brukton 1518 FF
- Bruerton 1628 Recov
- Broughton al. Brewton 1661 FF
Etymology
Bruton (6″) is Brocton 1262Ass , 1285 BM, 1352FF , Brokton 1334 ib., Broughton 1428 FA, 1656 Dugdale, c. 1830 O.S., Brukton 1518FF , Bruerton 1628Recov , Broughton al. Brewton 1661FF , Bruton 1709 Tombstone. 'Brook farm,' broc , tun . The place is on the east bank of the Humber Brook.