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Bramsted Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Gnosall

Historical Forms

  • Bromstead 1815 BM 1880 Kelly
  • Bramstead 1833 O

Etymology

, Bromstead 1815 BM, 1880 Kelly, Bramstead 1833 O , ' the place wherebroom grew ' v. brōm , stede ; the local pronunciation is represented by the form Bromstead , and VCH iv , 111 questions the spelling Bramstead ( OS ) as unjustified , but the a form is due to shortening and this persists in Bramshall op. cit. where a full explanation is given .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement