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HER Number:MDV13248
Name:Medieval Leper Hospital at Dartmouth

Summary

A leper hospital was founded at Dartmouth before 1307. Location and date of dissolution unknown.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 87 51
Map Sheet:SX85SE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDartmouth
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishTOWNSTAL

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85SE/41
  • Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division: SX85SE7

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • LEPER HOSPITAL (XIII to XIV - 1201 AD to 1400 AD (Between))

Full description

Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division, 1952, SX85SE7 (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card). SDV149864.

A lesser monastic hospital with an income of under £50 was established at Dartmouth.


Clay, R. M., 1966, Medieval Hospitals of England, 287 (Monograph). SDV176564.


Knowles, D. + Hadcock, R. N., 1971, Medieval Religious Houses: England and Wales, 319, 355 (Monograph). SDV323253.

A leper hospital was founded at Dartmouth some time before 1307. Date of dissolution unknown.


Oswald, N. C., 1982, A Review of Medical Care in the South Hams over the Centuries, 39 (Article in Serial). SDV145713.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV145713Article in Serial: Oswald, N. C.. 1982. A Review of Medical Care in the South Hams over the Centuries. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 114. Paperback Volume. 39.
SDV149864Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card: Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division. 1952. SX85SE7. Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Card. Card Index.
SDV176564Monograph: Clay, R. M.. 1966. Medieval Hospitals of England. Medieval Hospitals of England. Unknown. 287.
SDV323253Monograph: Knowles, D. + Hadcock, R. N.. 1971. Medieval Religious Houses: England and Wales. Medieval Religious Houses: England and Wales. Unknown + Digital (part). 319, 355.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 4 2013 11:35AM

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