MUCKING, (Essex) on the Thames, N. of Tilbury, bel. before the conquest to Barking-Abbey; but Edw. VI. granted it to the D. and C. of St. Paul's, London. Sabury, anciently called Shelborn-Hall, at this place, bel. formerly to St. Mary's priory in London, was since held by Will. Strangman, Esq; and was purchased with the money appointed by Pt. for one of the 50 new Chs. viz. Limehouse in Middlesex.