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The name Broadwater is mentioned in the time of William the Conqueror; in 1086, the king sent agents throughout England to record every dwelling, church, property or item owned, down to the livestock. A Robert Broadwater was listed in this register that became the Domesday Book. Robert lived near Worthing and he owned a mill.
From Nancy Elizabeth Walsh: While in the UK, I have seen numerous landmarks with the name Broadwater, mostly near Surrey.