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Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) is a medieval charitable foundation located in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The hospital, whose earthwork remains survive as an ancient monument, dates from the medieval period and represents one of numerous small hospices and infirmaries established throughout England to provide shelter and care for travellers, pilgrims, and the poor. The site is now marked by archaeological features indicative of a former institutional structure, though the precise architectural details and extent of the original building remain subject to archaeological interpretation. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its historical importance as evidence of medieval charitable provision and settlement patterns in Yorkshire.
Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004177. View the official record →
Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) is a medieval charitable foundation located in the North Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004177.
Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) 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 1004177.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of circular and rectangular enclosures, near Cansdale Whin (6.7 km), Round barrow S of Grange Farm (6.9 km), Bowl barrow and archery butt 231m south-west of Wold Newton Church (7 km).
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