New Cross, Blackheath, Ladywell and more name meanings

Lewisham is full of an interesting local story, with many of its neighborhoods with interesting stories that are linked to the names.

From sacred wells to Royal Picnic places, we have deepened the meanings behind five neighborhoods in Lewisham and where their names may have obtained.

New Cross

Before it was New Cross, the area was previously called “Hatcham” until the seventeenth century.

In 1675, the writer John Evelyn noticed to know a friend in “New Crosse”, and from there the name has been stuck since then.

However, the name itself came from a training inn called The New Cross House, originally called The Golden Cross, which served the travelers who passed, and the new Cross House pub is near the site of The Old Inn.

However, the name of New Cross will come from a training inn called The New Cross House that served the passengers who passed. (Image: Greene King)

Blackheath

An urban myth about Blackheath is that he won his name of black death and that heather can be the home of a great plague well.

But in reality, Blackheath received his name during the eleventh century and comes from ancient English, either describing “dark soil” or a “gloomy brezal.”

Blackheath received its name during the eleventh century and comes from ancient English, whether describes “dark soil” or a “gloomy brezal”. (Image: Emily Davison)

Leaves

Ladywell obtained his name from Lady Well, a spring that is believed to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary who once flowed with Ladywell Road.

This spring was used until the 1850s, when the area became more busy with cabins.

Ladywell obtained his name from Lady Well, a spring that is believed to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary who once flowed with Ladywell Road. (Image: Lewisham Council)

Brockley

It is believed that Brockley’s name can come from “Broca’s Clearing” or simply “stream cleaning.”

It is like a small settlement to horcajadas about Lewisham and Deptford, his heart now known as Crofton Park.

It is believed that Brockley’s name can come from “Broca’s Clearing” or simply “stream cleaning.” (Image: Lewisham Council)

Oak of honor

The legend says that Queen Elizabeth, once, made a picnic under an oak in Honor Roble in 1602.

This famous tree later became known as the oak of honor, and the name stayed.

Queen Elizabeth I was particularly long distance from neighbor Greenwich and spent much of her time in the Tudor Palace that was once at the site of the former Naval Royal College, so it is possible that she has traveled to Lewisham at some point.