Priest's Alley

Priest's Alley
   1) In the parish of St. Mary at Hill, in Billingsgate Ward.
   It is frequently mentioned in the Records of that church, pub. E.E.T.S., and seems to have formed part of the church property.
   In 1487-8 three wicket-keys were provided for the entry door in the " prestes Aleye," and a clyket key to the Aleye dorr where the preste dwelt (136).
   The newe housyng in the " prestes alye " was repaired 1492-3 (p.184) and a chamber there was cleaned 1524 (p.322).
   The Rents of the" Prestes Aley "are given 1537-8 with the names of the tenants (376).
   In 1559 the bellowse maker owed 6s. 8d. for half a years rent of his house there (413).
   Probably adjoined the church of St. Mary at Hill.
   Not further identified.

A Dictionary of London. . 1918.

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