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Blackfriars Friary, preaching cross and cemetery, and hospital and chapel of St John in Hereford is a medieval religious complex situated in the county town of Hereford. The friary was established by the Dominican order, known as the Blackfriars, during the thirteenth century and formed a significant component of Hereford's religious life throughout the medieval period. The site comprised the friary buildings themselves, an associated preaching cross, burial ground, and the adjoining hospital with chapel dedicated to Saint John, which provided care for the sick and poor. The complex reflects the charitable and pastoral functions of the mendicant orders in medieval urban centres, though substantial archaeological remains rather than standing structures now represent this once prominent ecclesiastical institution.
Blackfriars Friary, preaching cross and cemetery, and hospital and chapel of St John in Hereford is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010797. View the official record →
Blackfriars Friary, preaching cross and cemetery, and hospital and chapel of St John in Hereford is a medieval religious complex situated in the county town of Hereford. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010797.
Blackfriars Friary, preaching cross and cemetery, and hospital and chapel of St John in Hereford 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 1010797.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bullingham Old Church (3.3 km), Dinedor Camp (4.3 km), Site of medieval village (4.4 km).
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