Timberhithe

Timberhithe:    1) Tenements and wharves in Timberhythe, otherwise called "Broken wharf," in parish of St. Mary Somerset (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. 18).

   So called of timber or boordes there taken up and wharffed (S. 363).

   2) A wharf and open yard on the Thames in the parish of St. Mary Somerset, in the Ward of Queenhithe (S. 363).

   First mention: "Tymberhuth," 56 H. III. (Ch. I. p.m.). "Tymberhethe," 56 H. III. (Anc. Deed, A. 2684).

   Other forms: "Timberhethe," 1294 (Ct. H.W. I. 114). Wharf called " Tymber-hyde" demised to the Fishmongers, 26 H. VI. (H. MSS. Com. 9th Rep. 18).

   The name was also used to designate a street or lane in the same locality, sometimes called " Timberhithe," sometimes " Tymberhithelane" or " Timberhithe Street."

   Now High Timber Street (q.v.).

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Timberhithe Lane, Street — See High Timber Street … Dictionary of London
Broken Wharf — South out of Upper Thames Street at No. 41a, to the Thames, in Queenhithe Ward (P.O. Directory). Opposite St. Mary Somerset Church. First mention: Kayum fractum. Vetus cayum dudum confractum subtus novam cameram...in parochia beate… … Dictionary of London
High Timber Street — South out of Upper Thames Street at No. 42, and extending east and west between Broken Wharf and Brook s Wharf (P.O. Directory). In Queenhithe Ward. First mention: O. and M. 1677. Former names : la Tymberhethe, Tymberhuth, 56 H. III.… … Dictionary of London
Tymberhethe, Tymberhuth — See Timberhithe … Dictionary of London

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