Maybells
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barking
Historical Forms
- land called Mabill', Mabill' Godland, Godland 1452 Shawcross
- farme or graunge called May bells 1578 EA(OS)i
- Mabels 1586 Egerton
- Mabel t.Hy3 HPD
Etymology
Maybells (6″) is land called Mabill ', Mabill ' Godland , Godland 1452 Shawcross, farme or graunge called May bells 1578 EA (OS) i, Mabels 1586Egerton . The original name was perhaps 'good land.' The manorial name is from the family of William fitz Mabel (t. Hy 3 HPD).