Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt James's Hospital

St James's Hospital

England
List entry 1004000
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St James's Hospital is a medieval foundation located in Norfolk, England. The site represents a significant example of medieval charitable architecture, established to provide care and shelter during the medieval period. Though fragmentary remains survive today, the monument attests to the provision of institutional healthcare in medieval Norfolk and reflects the religious and social priorities of its era. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important archaeological record of medieval monastic and hospital provision in the region.

St James's Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St James's Hospital?

St James's Hospital is a medieval foundation located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004000.

Who is responsible for protecting St James's Hospital?

St James's 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 1004000.

What other scheduled monuments are near St James's Hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Benet's Abbey (1.2 km), RAF Neatishead Type 84 radar modulator building and four radar plinths (3.6 km), Potter Heigham Bridge (5.2 km).

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