English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Brandier

Other OS name in the Parish of Minety

Historical Forms

  • Brandyres als. Branyrons 1653 Ipm
  • terr' voc' Brandiron 1681 W

Etymology

, Brandyres als. Branyrons 1653 Ipm (W), terr ' voc ' Brandiron 1681 W , doubtless a manorial name from an occupational surname Brandier ' one who uses a brandier or brandiron ( i.e. a gridiron ) ' .