Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of)

Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of)

England
List entry 1004177
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) is a medieval charitable foundation located in the parish of Staxton in North Yorkshire. The hospital was established as a place of care and shelter, typical of the religious institutions that served the sick and poor during the medieval period. The exact dating and detailed history of the foundation remain incompletely documented in surviving records, though its designation as an ancient monument reflects its significance to the local medieval landscape. The site itself now survives as an archaeological location, its physical remains no longer standing, though its former presence continues to be marked and protected as a scheduled monument.

Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004177. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of)?

Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of) is a medieval charitable foundation located in the parish of Staxton in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004177.

Who is responsible for protecting Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of)?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hospital of St Mary, Staxton (site of)?

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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