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Maison Dieu is a medieval hospital building located in Dover, Kent, originally founded in the 12th century as a hospice for pilgrims and the poor. The surviving structure dates largely from the 13th and 14th centuries and represents one of the finest examples of a medieval charitable institution in England, with its characteristic hall and undercroft. The building retains significant architectural features of its period, including substantial stone walls and period details that illustrate the construction standards of a well-endowed medieval establishment. The Maison Dieu remained in institutional use for centuries and is now preserved as a historic monument reflecting the religious and charitable practices of medieval English society.
Maison Dieu is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005192. View the official record →
Maison Dieu is a medieval hospital building located in Dover, Kent, originally founded in the 12th century as a hospice for pilgrims and the poor. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005192.
Maison Dieu 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 1005192.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Martin's Priory (remains of) (0.2 km), The Painted House, N of Market Street (0.3 km), The Bath House, N of Market Street (0.4 km).
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