SARACEN'S HEAD INN, ALDGATE

   On the south side of Aldgate. In Aldgate Ward (O. and M. 1677-Lockie, 1816).

   A passage to Poor Jewry Lane (Hatton, 1708).

   First mention: The " Sarozons Hedd" within Aldgate sold by Thos. Lord Audeley to John Griffiths, 30 H. VIII. 1539 (L. and P. H. VIII. XIV. Pt. I, p.89).

   See Saracen's Head Yard.

   The use of the sign, which is an old one, probably due to the influence of the Crusades.