Fenchurch

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There are frequent references to "Fancherche" and the parish of Fancherche or Fencherche in the early records, in descriptions of property, etc.

The name is given : "Fenchirche," c. 1170 (Anc. Deeds, A. 2184). "Fancherche" 1276 (Ct. H.W. I. 27). Messuage, etc., in Belieters lane and highway leading "versus Fancherche "ad portam" called Alegate, 12 Ed. II. (Anc. Deeds, A. 1993). Near "Fancherche" in ward of Langebourne, 15 Ed. III. 1341 (Cal. L. Bk. F. p. 256). Church called "Fanchurche," 23 Ed. III. 1349 (Cal. P.R. Ed. III. 1348-50, p. 266). "Vanchirche," 1376 (Ct. H.W. II. 191).

There seems little doubt that the church so designated was St. Gabriel Fenchurch, which was also dedicated to St. Mary and All Saints (q.v.).

The derivation of the name is treated of under Fenchurch Street (q.v.).

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Fenchurch Alley
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Fenchurch Avenue
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Fenchurch Buildings
North out of Fenchurch Street at No. 107 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward. Erected 1734. Former s...

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Fenchurch Street
West from Aldgate at No. 1 to No. 65 Gracechurch Street (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate, Langbourne, an...

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(St.) Gabriel Fenchurch
The church stood in the middle of Fenchurch Street, between Rood Lane and Mincing Lane (Leake). In L...

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(St.) Mary Fenchurch
Earliest mention: "S. Mary de Fancherche," 1315 (Ct. H.W. I. 255). Other forms : "St. Mary de Farnc...

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All Hallows, Fenchurch
First mention 1283-4 (Cal. L. Bk. A. p.80). Forms of name: " All Hallows de Phanchurch," 1283-4 (ib...

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Fenchurch Station Chambers
At 66 Fenchurch Street, on the south side (P.O. Directory). First mention: "Fenchurch Chambers" (Lo...

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Fenchurch Street Station
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Bell Alley, Fenchurch Street
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Church Alley, Fenchurch Street
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Church Court, Fenchurch Street
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Magpye Alley, Fenchurch Street
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(St.) Paul's Alley, Court, Fenchurch Street
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Ram's Head Inn, Fenchurch Street
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Cradle Alley, Cradle Court, Fenchurch Street
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At the junction of Aldgate High Street with Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street (S. 140-O.S. 1875).
Taken down 1876 and a drinking fountain erected on the site. There was a well called " Alegate well...

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