Historical Geography information for East Tilbury, Essex, England
| Place Name | East Tilbury |
| Description | East Tilbury is a village in the unitary authority of Thurrock borough, Essex, England. In Saxon times, the location on which the church now stands was surrounded by tidal marshland. This is the probable location for the minster church established by St Cedd at Tilaburg which is mentioned in Bede's History of the English Church. In the 1860s, Coalhouse Fort was constructed on the bank of the Thames, close to the parish church. This fort was an active part of the defences of London up to and including World War II. |
| City, Village, or Parish | East Tilbury |
| County | Essex |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93398 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 4:05:14 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092507 |
British Surname Clusters | Potter | Potter, Potts |