Forcier, near London Bridge

Forcier, near London Bridge
   Erected by Peter Moris, a Dutchman, in 1582, for the supply of water to the eastern part of the City (S. 18).
   Water was conveyed over the steeple of St. Magnus Church at the north end of London Bridge to houses in Thames Street, New Fish Street and Grasse Street up to the north-west corner of Leadenhall, the highest ground of the City (ib. 189).

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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