Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt John's Hospital chantry

St John's Hospital chantry

England
List entry 1003428
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St John's Hospital chantry is a medieval religious foundation located in Gloucestershire. The chantry was established to provide for the singing of masses for the souls of the deceased, a practice common amongst wealthy benefactors during the late medieval period. The site reflects the importance of intercessory prayer in medieval religious life and the role such institutions played in parochial communities. The surviving remains demonstrate the architectural and spiritual character of these smaller ecclesiastical structures that served local populations.

St John's Hospital chantry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St John's Hospital chantry?

St John's Hospital chantry is a medieval religious foundation located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003428.

Who is responsible for protecting St John's Hospital chantry?

St John's Hospital chantry 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 1003428.

What other scheduled monuments are near St John's Hospital chantry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Village cross at the junction of High Street and Station Road (6 km), Settlement E of Ashtonfield (Cotswold Community) (7.1 km), Village cross at Poole Keynes (7.2 km).

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