Monument record MLI30654 - ST GILES HOSPITAL (ST LEONARDS), HIGH STREET ST MARTINS

Summary

ST GILES HOSPITAL (ST LEONARDS), HIGH STREET ST MARTINS

Type and Period (1)

  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Full Description

PRN 20654 Leper Hospital, dependency of Peterborough Abbey. Founded prior to 1189. May have been established during reign of King Stephen. On W side of upper end of High St on what was later called Spittal Hill. Approx 42 High St, St Martins, or possibly farther south. Had chapel early on but in disrepair by 14th century. In 16th century still used. Site passed to Exeter family. In 1676 remains still visible. {1}

Sources/Archives (1)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Hartley, J.S. and Rogers, A.. 1974. The Religious Foundations of Medieval Stamford. -.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 031 065 (50m by 50m) Approximate
Civil Parish STAMFORD, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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