Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital

The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital

England
List entry 1011801
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Maison Dieu is a late fifteenth to early sixteenth century building in Dover, Kent, which incorporates substantial remains of a medieval hospital foundation. The structure preserves elements of the earlier medieval charitable institution whilst being substantially rebuilt and adapted during the Tudor period, reflecting the evolving needs and architectural fashions of its era. The building demonstrates the transition between medieval monastic and early modern secular provision of charitable relief, evidenced in its physical fabric and spatial arrangement. Its survival to the present day, despite considerable later alterations, provides important evidence for the history of medieval healthcare provision and the transformation of such institutions during the early modern period.

The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011801. View the official record →

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What is The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital?

The Maison Dieu is a late fifteenth to early sixteenth century building in Dover, Kent, which incorporates substantial remains of a medieval hospital foundation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011801.

Who is responsible for protecting The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital?

The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval 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 1011801.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Maison Dieu, a late C15 to early C16 building incorporating part of a medieval hospital?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chart gunpowder mills (0.7 km), A Romano-British mausoleum, an associated Romano-British building and a parish church at Stone-by-Faversham (1.3 km), Oare gunpowder works (1.5 km).

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