Putwell Bridge olim Dell Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of South Weald
Historical Forms
- (of) Dellen 1062 KCD813 12th
- (le) Delle t.Hy3 Waltham 1224 WalthamC 1334 Ipm 1403 Ct
- Del(le)bregg(e) 1276 For 1299 WalthamC 1403 Ct
- Del(le)brigge 1426 WalthamC
- Del(le)briggemelne, Del(le)briggemelle 1323 For
- Del(le)briggelond 1432 ECP
- Del(le)briggemellelond 1403 Ct
- pvttelles 1571 SWealdPR
- Puttolls (a hamlet) 1594 N
- Puttells (Bridge) 1777 C 1836 Wright
- Potehale 1272 Ass
- Potal(e) 1400,1403 Ct
Etymology
v. dell . For the identification v. Dagenhams supra 116. The modern name is manorial and is to be associated with the family of Leticia Potehale (1272Ass ), John Putehale of Upminster (1373FF ) and Simon Potal (e )1400, 1403Ct .