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Abberton (St. Andrew), a parish, in the union of Lexden and Winstree, hundred of Winstree, N division of Essex, 4 ¼ miles (S.) from Colchester; containing 248 individuals. It is situated about a mile and a half to the east of the river Colne, and comprises by measurement 1067 acres. There are some gravel-pits, which afford good materials for repairing the roads; and chalk can be obtained at a distance of three miles, being brought by vessels into the Strode of Mersea island. The living is a rectory, valued in the king’s books at £14 7 8½ , and in the patronage of the Crown: the tithes have been commuted for a rentcharge of £300, and there are 50 acres of glebe. The church is a small neat building, on an elevated site, with a square tower of brick. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans; and a day school for girls is supported by subscription.

Source: A Topographical Dictionary of England by Samuel Lewis Fifth Edition Published London; by S. Lewis and Co., 13, Finsbury Place, South. M. DCCC. XLV.