Vauxhall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lambeth
Historical Forms
- Faukeshale 1279 Ass 1328 Inqaqd
- Faukeshall(e) 1292 Ipm 1308 Pat 1312 Ass 1318 Pat 1323 Ch 1348 Cl 1392 IpmR 1428 FA
- la Sale Faukes in the parish of Lamhyeth 1293 RBE 1337 Pat
- Fawks Hall 1541 LP
- Fauxhall t.Jas1 ECP
- Foxhall 1675 Ogilby 1719 Aubrey
- Vaux-Hall 1719 Aubrey
- Faukes 1241 Ass 1332 SR
Etymology
This manor was granted to the famous (or infamous) Falkes de Breauté (1233 Cl). The personal name appears as Faukes in 1241 (Ass ) and 1332 (SR). Hence 'Falkes ' hall or manor.'