Markhouse Road
Early-attested site in the Parish of Walthamstow
Historical Forms
- Marck' 1535 VE
- Markehouse 1697 Deeds
- del Mert (sic) 1223–52 ADi
- de la Merke 1225 FF
- Attemark 1248 Ass
Etymology
Markhouse Road. This marks the site of the manor of Marck ' (1535 VE), of which the house is called Markehouse (1697 Deeds). It was the home of Herbert del Mert (sic) (1223–52 AD i), Benedict de la Merke (1225 FF) and Thomas Attemark (1248Ass ). v. mearc , 'boundary.' It is on the borders of Leyton and Walthamstow. The manor of Mark, was in both parishes.