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Harberts olim Lesteneston

Early-attested site in the Parish of Rayleigh

Historical Forms

  • Lestaniston' 1173 P
  • Lefstanistona 1175 P
  • Lefstan(e)stun t.Hy3 Ipm 1293 FF
  • Lufstanestonfee 1372 IpmR
  • Lanestonesfe 1448,1450 MinAcct
  • Lystanton ffee 1578 Rental
  • Haverbarges 1381 Cl
  • Herberd(e)s 1412 FA 1556 FF 1578 Rental
  • Harbardes 1554 Ct
  • Herberdes, Harberds, Hardburdes al. Lynstantonffee, Hardburdes al. Lyustantonffee in Rayleigh 1554 Ct
  • Herberts 1595 LP
  • Herberges 1448,1450 MinAcct

Etymology

Originally 'Lēofstān 's tun.' Held by a family named Haverberge from Market Harborough (Lei) from 1293 to 1363.v. EAS xx, 95–6.