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Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 26955
Hob Uid: 26955
Location : Stockton-on-Tees Yarm
Grid Ref : NZ4236012030
Summary : A Medieval hospital was founded at Little Spittal Garth, Yarm, circa 1185-1222 to relieve the poor and dissolved circa 1546, there are no physical remains. It was dependent on Healaugh Priory (SE44NE11). The site is now occupied by two houses.
More information : Medieval hospital, dedicated to St Nicholas, at Yarm was founded before 1185. Between 1222 and 1230 it was granted to Healaugh Park Priory. It was dissolved before 1546. (1) NZ 423120. The hospital at Little Spital Garth, Yarm was still standing in 1590, but in my opinion was pulled down that year. For about the past 2 centuries Little Spital Garth (field names: Great Spital Garth, NZ 423121 and Spital Flatts NZ 428117) was used as a nursery and human remains were occasionally dug up. (2) The site of the hospital, as indicated in the plan attached to (2) is now occupied by houses. (3)

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Source details : Letter & Plan J W Wardell Eastry House Yarm 18.8.53
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Source details : F1 JHO 24-AUG-53
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant
Monument End Date : 1546
Monument Start Date : 1185
Monument Type : Hospital
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Number : NZ 41 SW 7
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1953-08-24
End Date : 1953-08-24

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 26955