Chanceleresdich

Chanceleresdich
   Land of Simon fab' in parish of St. Andrew Holborn extending from "fossatum quod vocatur" Chanceleres dich "versus ecclesiam conversorum." south, to Symon's house north, 31 perches in length, a perch being 161/2 ft. (Malmesbury Chartulary, Cott. MS. Faust, B. VIII.).
   Seems to be called "Doge brook" in 1232 (q.v.).
   Probably occupied part of the site of or was adjacent to Chancery Lane (q.v.).

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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