Timberhithe

1) Tenements and wharves in Timberhythe, otherwise called "Broken wharf," in parish of St. Mary Somerset (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. 18).

So called of timber or boordes there taken up and wharffed (S. 363).

2) A wharf and open yard on the Thames in the parish of St. Mary Somerset, in the Ward of Queenhithe (S. 363).

First mention: "Tymberhuth," 56 H. III. (Ch. I. p.m.). "Tymberhethe," 56 H. III. (Anc. Deed, A. 2684).

Other forms: "Timberhethe," 1294 (Ct. H.W. I. 114). Wharf called " Tymber-hyde" demised to the Fishmongers, 26 H. VI. (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. 18).

The name was also used to designate a street or lane in the same locality, sometimes called " Timberhithe," sometimes " Tymberhithelane" or " Timberhithe Street."

Now High Timber Street (q.v.).