Romeland, Queenhithe

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A large open space at the head of Queenhithe Dock, in the soke of Queenhithe.

Collectors appointed to collect tolls for cost of cleansing and repairing the " Roume-land," 41 Ed. III. (Cal. L. Bk. G. p.221).

"Romelond " at Queenhithe, 1374 (Ct. H.W. II. 161).

"Roomland in Thames Street, near Townsend Lane, in Queenhithe Ward " (P.C. 1732).

"Roomland Lane" (L. Guide, 1758-Boyle, 1799).

It is stated in a decree of Chancery 37 H. VIII., relating to the Homeland at Billingsgate, that a public market had been held on both these open spaces time out of mind.

See Romelands.

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