 It is believed by historians that the area around Potters Crouch was originally a part of the Roman Britain town of Verulamium following evidence of 1st century AD Roman debris being found in the area.The name of Potters Crouch is believed to have originated in the 13th century as the home of a potter working in the area.It is speculated that this potter was Richard Le Pottere, who was succeeded by his son William Pottere in the trade.