Clopton Hall olim Southall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Dunmow
Historical Forms
- S(o)uthall 1240 Ch 1285 Ass 1380 Cl
- Suffhale 1263 Ipm
- Cloptonhalle 1443 Ct
- Cloptun, Clopton Hall 1535–6 LP
- Clapton Hall 1768 M 1836 Wright
- Clopton 1345 FF
Etymology
Clopton Hall olim Southall is S (o )uthall 1240 Ch, 1285Ass , 1380 Cl, Suffhale 1263 Ipm, Cloptonhalle 1443Ct , Cloptun , Clopton Hall 1535–6 LP, Clapton Hall 1768 M, 1836 Wright.South because about a mile south of the church. Clopton from the family of William de Clopton (1345FF ). “Vulgarly Suffehall ” (1768 M).