English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Broadbury Down

Other OS name in the Parish of Beaworthy

Historical Forms

  • Brodebury 1440 FF
  • Broadbury Down 1791 Recov

Etymology

is Brodebury 1440FF , Broadbury Down 1791Recov , v. burh . There is an ancient camp here .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement