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.

Millhouse

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lamarsh

Etymology

Millhouse (6″) is probably the mill released to Roger le Bigod in 1225–70 (AD i). The deed is endorsed 'carta de molend ' full ' de Quenebrak .' 'Cwēna 's uncultivated land' or possibly 'the women's uncultivated land,' from OE  cwene , 'woman,' and bræc .

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement