Mell Ho
Early-attested site in the Parish of Tollesbury
Historical Forms
- Mellhowse, Jossekins alias Melhouse, Mellowes 1589 LRMB
- Mill House 1777 C
- atte Melne 1327 SR
- Josekyn 1285 Ass
Etymology
Mell Ho is Mellhowse , Jossekins alias Melhouse , Mellowes 1589LRMB , Mill House 1777 C. It was the home of John atte Melne (1327SR ). This and the neighbouring Mell Rd preserve the normal Essex development of OE myln . Elsewhere the standard mill has been substituted. Cf. Melcote , Myll busshes 1589LRMB . The lost alternative derives from the family of Walter Josekyn (1285Ass ).