Historical Geography information for Brixham, Devon, England
| Place Name | Brixham |
| Description | Although there is evidence of Ice age inhabitants here and probable trading in the Bronze Age, the first evidence of a town comes from the Saxon times. It is possible that Saxon settlement originated by sea from Hampshire in the Sixth Century, or overland around the year 800. Brixham was called Briseham in the Domesday Book. Brixham was part of the former Haytor Hundred. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Brixham |
| County | Devon |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93112 |
| DateUpdated | 7/3/2013 2:01:08 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092180 |
British Surname Clusters | Ellis | Ellis |