This article by Stephen Gilburt was published in Enfield Society newsletter 197, Spring 2015. At the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 the manor of Enefelde (which may mean Eana’s open space) was held by the Anglo-Danish nobleman Ansgar. His lands were given by William the Conqueror to Geoffrey… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was published in the Enfield Society newsletter 200, Winter 2015. For more information see Jesus Church—a history. Image courtesy of Enfield Local Studies & Archive Image courtesy of Enfield Local Studies & Archive Illustrations 1, 2, 3: Jesus Chapel was constructed by Thomas Ashwell after… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was originally published in two parts in the Enfield Society newsletters 198 (Summer 2015) and 199 (Autumn 2015). By the late 16th century there were several groups of cottages in Forty Hill, which was then known as Forty Green. Elsyng Hall, which lay between Forty… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was published by the Enfield Society in newsletter 201, Spring 2016. Bulls Cross, which runs north from Maiden’s Bridge, is built over part of the Roman Ermine Street, which linked London with York. The name may come from the medieval wayside Bedall’s Cross which is… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was published by the Enfield Society in the Summer 2016 newsletter. The parish of St John the Baptist, Clay Hill, was established in 1867 based at the 1857 chapel of ease belonging to St Andrew’s parish church. St John’s parish was divided in 1899 when… Continue reading
