One of the Inns of Court (q.v.).
On the western side of the Temple precincts, to the west of Middle Temple Lane (P.O. Directory).
The Gate-house was repaired by Sir Amias Paulet, temp. H. VIII. (S. 404).
Buildings more numerous at first than those of the Inner Temple.
Much anxiety felt in 1674 as to the effect on the Society of the erection of buildings on the grounds of Essex House (H. MSS. Com. 4th Rep. 227).
Destroyed by fire 1678-9 (ib. 12th Rep. vii. and 155 and rebuilt.
See Temple and Middle Temple Hall.
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.