Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSoutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital
Medieval · Part of site of medieval hospital

Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital

Scotland
HES SM7573
Period
Medieval
Site type
Part of site of medieval hospital
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Soutra Aisle is a Medieval part of the site of a medieval hospital located in East Lothian, Scotland. The aisle represents remains of what was once a significant charitable institution, likely founded in the twelfth or thirteenth century to serve travellers and the infirm along important routes in the Scottish Borders region. Excavations and archaeological study have revealed evidence of medical practice and daily life within the hospital, contributing substantially to understanding of medieval healthcare provision in Scotland. The surviving aisle structure demonstrates the architectural scale and religious character of the establishment, which operated under monastic or religious patronage typical of such medieval institutions.

Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7573. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital?

Soutra Aisle is a Medieval part of the site of a medieval hospital located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7573.

What period does Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital date from?

Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a part of site of medieval hospital. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital?

Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7573.

What other scheduled monuments are near Soutra Aisle, part of site of medieval hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Over Hartside,enclosure 300m N of (4.2 km), Nether Brotherstone,fort,Heriot (4.3 km), Kirktonhill,fort 400m WSW of (4.5 km).

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