South out of Holborn, at No. 12, west of Fetter Lane (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without.
First mention: 1885.
Former names : "Castell Aley, late called Bere Alley" (Anc. Deed, L. 131, Rec. Office). "Castle Yard" (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1755). "Castle Street" (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 282 to O.S. 1880).
Occupies the site of the Inn of the Convent of Malmesbury in London.
A Dictionary of London. Henry A Harben. 1918.