 967 - Edgar the Peaceful granted Dilwihs to a thane named Earl Aelfheah.Dilwihs meant 'meadow where the dill grew'.1066 - King William I of England became owner of Dulwich, taking the land from King Harold II of England

Lordship Lane was the eastern boundary of Dulwich Manor with Friern Manor and Croxted Road (formerly Croks Street Lane) the western boundary with Lord Thurlow's estate.