South out of Jewin Street, at No. 20, to Nicholl Square (P.O. Directory). In Aldersgate and Cripplegate Wards Without.
First mention: O.S. 1875, Name given April, 1870 (L.C.C. List, 1901).
Former name : "Red Cross Square" (Rocque, 1746-O.S. 1848). "Red Cross Alley" (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.