The village of Brougham, in Cumbria, England, just outside of Penrith, is home to the historic house museum known as Brougham Hall. A Wilfred de Burgham was listed during reign of Henry II, suggesting that the de Burgham family may have owned land at Brougham during the reign of Edward the Confessor and was permitted to maintain their position following the Norman Conquest of England, which took place in this area after 1092. By serving the Vieuxpont lords at nearby Brougham Castle, the de Burgh ... (Read More)