Abbs Cross
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hornchurch
Historical Forms
- Aspiscrosse 1514 Rental
- (le) Aps 1233 HPD
Etymology
Abbs Cross (6″) is Aspiscrosse (1514Rental ) and is to be associated with the family of William (le ) Aps (1233 HPD). The position of the messuage of Edmund (le ) Aps on Pell Street (1285, 1315 ib.) makes the identification certain, and disposes of the popular connection with St Ebba.