Monument record MLI12779 - Possible site of St James' Priory hospital , Freiston
Summary
Traces of ancient foundations were seen in an enclosure. These foundations may be the infirmary of St James' Priory, although no traces of this hospice could be identified in 1965.
Type and Period (1)
- HOSPITAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
At Spittal Hill, Freiston, which adjoins the Boston to Wainfleet Road, traces of ancient foundations are to be seen in an enclosure. It is not improbable that the infirmary of St James' Priory, Freiston was situated here.{1}{2}
No traces of this hospice could be identified in the area of Spittal Hill (which itself is not a hill).{1}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI2496 Index: OS CARD INDEX. FREISTON. TF34NE4,1965, D.A..
- <2> SLI1071 Bibliographic Reference: Pishey Thompson. 1856. The Histories and Antiquities of Boston. pp.513-4.
- <3> SLI3021 Index: SMR FILE FREISTON. FREISTON. TF34NE:F -.
- <4> SLI134 Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1946-71. RAF POST WAR COLLECTION. 106G:UK; 1706, 4183-4,1946, .
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3756 4523 (72m by 70m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FREISTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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