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.

Braunton Burrows

Other OS name in the Parish of Braunton

Historical Forms

  • Burgh in Brampton 1570 Recov
  • Braunton Boroughes 1609 Deed
  • Clerk 1330 SR

Etymology

is Burgh in Brampton 1570Recov , Braunton Boroughes 1609Deed , referring to the sand hills here , v. infra s. n. Northam Burrows 103 . Clarke 's Lane ( 6 ″ ) is to be associated with the family of John Clerk (1330SR ) .