Bishopsgate Hermitage

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

Hermitage near Bishopsgate granted for life to Stephen called "le Roo," provided he lived as became a hermit, 15 Ed. II. (1321-2) (Cal. L. Bk. E. p. 165).


The King's hermitage within Bishopsgate granted to John de Warrewyk, hermit, 16 Ed. III. 1342 (Cal. P.R. Ed. III. 1340-3, p. 501).

There were numerous hermitages in and about the City in early times, and especially near to the City gates and wall.

Related Words