Earlsbury
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barkway
Historical Forms
- Erlysbury 1472 Kings
- manor of Nuthamstead al. Erlsburie 1684 Moulton
Etymology
Earlsbury (old 6″) is Erlysbury 1472Kings , manor of Nuthamstead al. Erlsburie 1684 Moulton, with reference to the Earls of Hereford and Essex, lords of the manor of Nuthampstead.v. burh and infra 243. Near by is Earl's Wood infra 184.