The king had overlordship of Broome until at least the 17thc. In 1086, Broome formed part of the manor of Clent. In 1154, Henry II granted it to Maurice de Ombersley, who may have founded the church. Both the advowson and the manor were forfeited by Maurice's son Richard, and both were apparently granted to the nuns of Brewood by King John (1199). (VCH 1913, 3:34)