Birtsmorton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Birtsmorton
Historical Forms
- Morton le Bret 1241 FF
- Brittes Morton 1250 FF
- Morton Bret 1275 SR
- Brettes Morton 1275 Ass
- Morton Brut 1291 NI 1301 Wigorn 1322 BM
- Bruttes Morton 1346 FA 1408 Ipm
- Morton Brid 1431 FA
- Burchmorton 1577 Saxton
Etymology
This place, like the neighbouring Castle Morton infra 214, lies on the edge of a low-lying mor . It owes its distinctive appellation to the family of le Bret or Brut to whom it was granted in 1166 (P). The family came from Brittany, as their name indicates.