Drake's Broughton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Pershore Holy Cross
Historical Forms
- Broctun, Broctune 972 BCS1282 c.1050 DB 1086 EveA c.1086 1190
- Broctone 1275 SR
- Brakebroghton (sic) 1329 FF
Etymology
'Brook-farm,' distinguished from Broughton Hackett, also held by Pershore, by the name of the Drake family, found here in 1275 (SR).