Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street

Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street

England
List entry 1020789
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street is a medieval charitable foundation located in Somerset. The surviving remains represent vestiges of a hospital establishment that operated during the medieval period to provide care and shelter for the infirm and poor. The site retains physical evidence of medieval construction and demonstrates the importance of ecclesiastical and philanthropic institutions in medieval English settlements. The designated monument comprises those elements of the original hospital complex that have survived to the present day as archaeological and structural remains.

Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020789. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street?

Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street is a medieval charitable foundation located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020789.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street?

Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020789.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalene Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of Street (1.7 km), Tinney's trackways, west of Sharpham Bridge (3.2 km), Ponter's Ball linear earthwork (3.6 km).

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