Bromkinsthorpe was bisected by the Roman road later known as Fosse Way, which led from Lincoln via Leicester to Cirencester and Exeter.
It is presumed this road formed an early north western frontier to the Roman province of Britannia following the original invasion.
There was also a link with the manor of Smeeton in south Leicestershire as four sokemen from there were 'attached' to Hugh de Grandmesnil's land in Bromkinsthorpe.
The abbey of St Mary de Pratis, Leicester held considerable land in Bromkinsthorpe.
During the 18th century, urban Leicester encroached the manors, with some large houses, complete with extensive grounds and orchards built.