Well Street

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

1) South out of Jewin Street to Nicholl Square (P.O. Directory). In Cripplegate Ward Without.


First mention: "Well Street, formerly Crowders' Well Alley" (Harrison, 1776, p.469).

Former name: "Crowders Well Alley" (O. and M. 1677-Chamberlain, 1770).

Numerous Roman coins, of date A.D. 68-161, found here just outside the portion of The wall in St. Giles' Cripplegate Churchyard. Urns also found, one containing bones.

2) In Aldersgate Street (Boyle, 1799).

Not named in the maps.

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