Historical Geography information for Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, England
| Place Name | Burnham-on-Sea |
| Description | Burnham-on-Sea is a town in Somerset, England, at the mouth of the River Parrett and Bridgwater Bay. The name Burnham is derived from Burnhamm, as it was called in the will of King Alfred, made up from the Old English words Burna meaning stream and Hamm for enclosure. On-Sea was added later as there are several other towns of the same name in England. Burnham was a small village until the late 18th century, when it began to grow because of its popularity as a seaside resort. The position of the town on the edge of the Somerset Levels, where they meet the Bristol Channel, has resulted in a history dominated by land reclamation and sea defences since Roman times. Burnham was seriously affected by the Bristol Channel floods of 1607, and various flood defences have been installed since then. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Burnham-on-Sea |
| County | Somerset |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93357 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 7:17:00 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092458 |
British Surname Clusters | Hawkins | Hawkins |