English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

The Avenels

Early-attested site in the Parish of Guilden Morden

Historical Forms

  • Avenell 1428 FF
  • Avenellys 1465 ib
  • Avenell 1301 Cl 1390

Etymology

The Avenels (6″) is Avenell 1428 FF, Avenellys 1465 ib., and is to be associated with the family of William Avenell (1301 (1390) Cl).