BRADNINCH, (Devon) 6 m. from Exeter, 10 from Columbstock, 70 from Briftol, and 135 cm. and 177 mm. from London. It stands on the r. Collumb, in the road from Exeter to Wellington. 'Twas formerly called Bradneysham, and Braines. 'Tis a barony, which is a parcel of the duchy of Cornwal, whose Ds. were always stiled Barons of Braines, and its mayor accounts every year for its privileges, with the officers of the K. or D. of Cornwal. It anciently sent 2 members to Pt. had a chantry, and before its ruin by fire, a Mt. on S. but it has 2 Fairs, viz. Apr. 25, and Sept. 21.