Steelyard, Medieval trading base in London, England
The Steelyard contained warehouses, offices, residential quarters, and a chapel along the Thames River's north bank near the Walbrook River outflow.
The Hanseatic League established this trading post in 1320, receiving extensive privileges from King Henry II to counter Flemish merchant influence.
German merchants at the Steelyard commissioned notable portraits from Hans Holbein the Younger during the 1530s, documenting their commercial status.
The trading post managed exports of wool and cloth while importing various goods through a network of warehouses connected to sea-going vessels.
Archaeological remains of the Steelyard were discovered during renovations at Cannon Street station in 1988, revealing medieval commercial structures.
Location: London
GPS coordinates: 51.51140,-0.09056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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