Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Michael's Hospital, Warwick

St Michael's Hospital, Warwick

England
List entry 1011035
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Michael's Hospital, Warwick is a medieval charitable foundation established in the fourteenth century to provide care and shelter for the poor and infirm of the town. The institution represents an important example of late medieval institutional architecture and reflects the growing responsibility of urban communities for social welfare during this period. The surviving structure displays characteristics typical of fourteenth-century domestic and institutional building, with evidence of adaptation and modification reflecting its long operational history through the medieval and early modern periods. As a scheduled ancient monument, St Michael's Hospital remains significant for understanding both the architectural practices and the social provision systems of medieval Warwickshire.

St Michael's Hospital, Warwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Michael's Hospital, Warwick?

St Michael's Hospital, Warwick is a medieval charitable foundation established in the fourteenth century to provide care and shelter for the poor and infirm of the town. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011035.

Who is responsible for protecting St Michael's Hospital, Warwick?

St Michael's Hospital, Warwick 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 1011035.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Michael's Hospital, Warwick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duke of Bedford's Castle, 140m SE of Castle Farm (5.7 km), Oakley Wood Camp (6.8 km), Enclosures and 'drove road' 100yds (90m) S of Manor House Farm (6.9 km).

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