1086

The first mention of Barstable (Berdestapia) a name associated with Basildon in the *Domesday Book. Berlesduna (Basildon), Dantuna (Dunton), Leiendunã (Laindon), Langenduna (Langdon), Leam (Lee Chapel), Nezendena (Nevendon), Piceseia (Pitsea) and Phenge (Vange), are also recorded in the book as belonging to the Barstable Hundred. All names are believed to be of Saxon origin dating from the Anglo-Saxon occupation of south east England, from the mid 5th century AD to the Norman conquest of 1066.

*The Domesday Book is a record of the great survey carried out over most of England and parts of Wales as commissioned by William I, also known as William the Conqueror (circa 1028 – 9 September 1087) to determine who owned what. It was begun in 1085 and completed in 1086 and written in Latin.

1432

22 July

The former parish of Westley or West Lee is united with Langdon Hills parish. The residential development and green at Eastley on the Lee Chapel South estate was so named as it lies to the east of Lee Chapel.