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Maison Dieu is a medieval pilgrim hospital located in Dover, Kent, founded in the 12th century to provide shelter and care for pilgrims visiting the shrine of St Thomas at Canterbury and travellers crossing the English Channel. The surviving structure comprises a substantial stone building of Norman and Early English architectural character, with later medieval modifications that reflect its continued use through subsequent centuries. The establishment functioned as both a charitable institution and a hostelry, serving an important role within the medieval healthcare and hospitality network of southeast England. The building has been altered and adapted through the post-medieval period but retains significant elements of its original medieval fabric and layout.
Maison Dieu is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005192. View the official record →
Maison Dieu is a medieval pilgrim hospital located in Dover, Kent, founded in the 12th century to provide shelter and care for pilgrims visiting the shrine of St Thomas at Canterbury and travellers crossing the English Channel. 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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