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Cornhill was a significant thoroughfare and was part of the cityʼs main major east-west thoroughfare that divided the northern half of London from the southern half. The part of this thoroughfare named Cornhill extended from St. Andrew Undershaft to the three-way intersection of Threadneedle, Poultry, and Cornhill where the Royal Exchange was built. The name Cornhill
preserves a memory both of the cornmarket that took place in this street, and of the topography of the site upon
which the Roman city of Londinium was built.
Note: Cornhill and Cornhill Ward are nearly synonymous in terms of location and nomenclature - thus, it can be a challenge to tell one from the other. Topographical decisions have been made to the best of our knowledge and ability.
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Note: Cornhill and Cornhill Ward are nearly synonymous in terms of location and nomenclature - thus, it can be a challenge to tell one from the other. Toponymic decisions have been made to the best of our knowledge and ability.
Cornhill was part of the city’s main major east-west thoroughfare that divided the northern half of London from the southern half. The part of this thoroughfare named Cornhill extended from St. Andrew Undershaft to the three-way intersection of Threadneedle, Poultry, and Cornhill where the Royal Exchange was built. The name Cornhill preserves a memory both of the cornmarket that took place in this street , and of the topography of the site upon
which the Roman city of Londinium was built. Cornhill was the original corn market of London and was the only one allowed to operate after noon (Sugden 131). The Romans constructed their
fortress on the north side of the Thames because the natural topography
boasted two hills rising to the two extensive plateaux
later named Ludgate Hill and Cornhill (Sheppard
21) whereas the south side of the Thames consisted of the marshy
mudflats typical of a tidal river. Ludgate Hill and Cornhill
were bisected by the Walbrook
River. Harben writes that [i]n early times, and so late as the 16th century, Cornhill seems to have extended further east and to have included part of Leadenhall Street to Lime Street to St. Andrew Undershaft
(Harben; BHO).
Cornhill also held much literary importance. Sugden writes that Cornhill is mentioned in numerous texts, citing texts as early as
Ich wonede on Cornehulle) and
Then into Corn-hyl anon I rode). Sugden also lists
Cornhill still exists in modern London.