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Kepier Hospital is a medieval charitable foundation located in Durham, established in the 12th century to provide shelter and care for lepers. The hospital, situated south of Durham city, represents an important example of medieval institutional provision for those suffering from leprosy, a disease that necessitated segregation from urban populations during this period. Though substantially altered in later centuries, the surviving structures retain evidence of their medieval origins, with modifications reflecting the changing functions and fortunes of the institution through the medieval and early modern periods. The site remains a significant testimony to medieval approaches to healthcare and social welfare in northern England.
Kepier Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002360. View the official record →
Kepier Hospital is a medieval charitable foundation located in Durham, established in the 12th century to provide shelter and care for lepers. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002360.
Kepier Hospital 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 1002360.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elvet Bridge (1.1 km), Framwellgate Bridge (1.3 km), Maiden Castle promontory fort (1.6 km).
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