East out of Milk Street at No.9 (P.O. Directory). In Cripplegate Ward Within and Cheap Ward.
First mention: "Munford's Court" (O. and M. 1677).
Other forms: "MumpHords Court" (Rocque, 1746). "Montford's Court" (Strype, Ed. 1720, I. iii. 51).
Named after the builder or owner.
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.