Described as east of Barking Church (in Stow, p. 132). From the descriptions given at the references here cited, this lane would appear to be identical with Barking Churchyard (q.v.).
Earliest mention: "Chickene lane," 19 H. III. (Anc. Deeds, A. 1627), and See A. 1640 (Ct. Hust. Wills, I. 134 and 666).
Other names : "Chigenelane," 1301 (Ct. Hust. Wills, I. 154).
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.