Hamstel
Early-attested site in the Parish of Prittlewell
Historical Forms
- Botelers Hamstall 1372 Rochford
- Butlers Hampstalles 1548 Pat
- Jesus Hampstalls 1680 EAS(NS)ii
- Hamstalls c.1840 TA
- Jesus Hall, Jesus house 1799,1865 EAS(OS)iii
Etymology
Hamstel is Botelers Hamstall 1372 Rochford, Butlers Hampstalles 1548 Pat, Jesus Hampstalls 1680 EAS (NS) ii, Hamstalls c. 1840 TA, Jesus Hall , Jesus house 1799, 1865 EAS (OS) iii. v. hamsteall . Butlers from William Pincerna , i.e. 'the butler' (1204 Cur). Jesus from the Guild of Jesus of Prittlewell.