CARTER COURT

   North out of Barbican, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O.S. 1875-80).

   Former names : "Garter Place" 5 Ed. VI. (Cal. L. and M. Ft. of Fines, II. 81). "Garter Court" (O. and M. 1677-Elmes, 1831). "Carter Court," otherwise "Carter-place," 31 Chas. II. 1679 (L.C.C. Deeds, Harben Bequest, 1600-1700, No. 18).

   Stow says that in his time it was called "Garterhouse," and had been built by Sir Thomas Writhe or Writhesley, Garter King of Arms, with a chapel at the top dedicated by the name of "S. Trinitatis in Alto." It adjoined the Barbican or Base Court (S. 305).

   Houses pulled down about 1881-2. Entrance still existed in 1882.

   The site is now occupied by offices and business houses.