Spellbrook
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sawbridgeworth
Historical Forms
- Spelebrok 1287 Ass
- Spelebroc 1387 Walden
- river Spellbroke 1640 Sess
Etymology
Spellbrook is Spelebrok 1287Ass , Spelebroc 1387Walden , river Spellbroke 1640 Sess. This must mean 'speech brook,' but the reason for the name is not known. Possibly meetings were held here at one time.