(St.) Martin Pomary

(St.) Martin Pomary
   On the east side of Ironmonger Lane. In Cheap Ward (Leake, 1666).
   Earliest mention found in records : "St. Martin Pomer," 1250-1 (Watney, p. 257, quoting Cartulary, fo. 49) ; but See Martin (St.) in the Jewry.
   Other forms of name : "St. Martin in Ismongerelane," 1277 (Cal. L. Bk. B. p. 265). "Par' S' martini de pomerio," 1285 (D. and C. St. Paul's, Lib. L. fo. 115). "St. Martin de Pomer," 1305 (Ct. H.W. I. 169). "St. Martin de Pomers," 1316 (ib. 266). "St. Martin the Less in Ismongerelane," 1350-1 (ib. 645). "St. Martin in Pomerio," 1361 (Cal. P.R. Ed. III. 1361-4, p. 22). "St. Martin Pomers," 1383 (Ct. H.W. II. 237). "St. Martin Pomere," 1505-6 (ib. 611). "St. Martin Pomary" (S. 272). "St. Martin Pomerye," 1630 (Ct. H.W. II. 753).
   Stow says the name "Pomary" is supposed to have been added of Apples growing, where are now houses (S. 272).
   The Latin word "pomarium" = orchard, "pomerium" in mediaeval Latin an open space, and it has been suggested that the name is derived from this word "pomerium," the sacred belt of land outside a Roman city, marking the limits of the first Roman "Londinium."
   Repaired and beautified 1629 (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 39). Burnt in the Fire and not rebuilt.
   Parish united to St. Olave Jewry.
   See St. Martin in the Jewry.

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • St Martin Pomary — Infobox church name = St Martin Pomary fullname = color = imagesize = caption = Current photo of site landscape = denomination = Roman Catholic, Anglican diocese = parish = division = subdivision = founded date = founder = architect = style =… …   Wikipedia

  • (St.) Martin Pomary Churchyard —    Shown in Rocque s map 1746 on the east side of Ironmonger Lane. The site is vacant and unnamed in O. and M. 1677 …   Dictionary of London

  • St Martin-in-the-Fields — For the civil parish abolished in 1922, see St Martin in the Fields (parish). For the chamber orchestra, see Academy of St Martin in the Fields. St Martin in the Fields St Martin in the Fields, London Country United Ki …   Wikipedia

  • St. Martin's Church — or St. Martin of Tours Church may refer to any one of a number of churches. These would mostly be dedicated to Martin of Tours. These include: Contents 1 In Belgium 2 In Denmark 3 In Estonia 4 …   Wikipedia

  • (St.) Martin the Less —     = St. Martin Ludgate.    See also St. Martin Pomary …   Dictionary of London

  • (St.) Martin Ironmonger, Ismonger Lane —    See St. Martin Pomary …   Dictionary of London

  • City of London Cemetery and Crematorium — The Main Gate and Sign The City of London Cemetery and Crematorium is a cemetery and crematorium in the north east of London. It is the largest such municipal facility in the UK and probably in Europe[1] . It is owned and operated by the …   Wikipedia

  • List of churches in London — St. Paul s from the South London is the location of many famous churches, chapels and cathedrals, in a density unmatched anywhere else in England.[1] …   Wikipedia

  • St Margaret's, Westminster — St. Margaret s Church, Westminster Abbey Location: City of Westminster, London, UK …   Wikipedia

  • St Bartholomew-the-Great — St. Bartholomew the Great The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield Exterior of St. Bartholomew the Great Country United Kingdom Denom …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”