Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal

St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal

England
List entry 1005475
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

St Peter's Hospital is a medieval hospital whose remains survive within the undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal in Yorkshire. The hospital dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of institutional charitable provision. The surviving fabric is now preserved as an archaeological feature beneath the theatre building, where the undercroft contains evidence of the original structure. This designation reflects the archaeological and historical significance of the medieval hospital remains as part of the local built heritage.

St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005475. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal?

St Peter's Hospital is a medieval hospital whose remains survive within the undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005475.

Who is responsible for protecting St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal?

St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal 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 1005475.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Peter's Hospital, part of undercroft beneath the Theatre Royal?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including South angle tower of Roman fortress (0.4 km), Merchant's Hall, Fossgate (0.6 km), York Castle: motte and bailey castle, tower keep castle (including Clifford's Tower), and site of part of Romano-British fort-vicus and Anglian cemetery (0.8 km).

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