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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. |