NHER 4124 (Monument record) - Site of medieval leper hospital, Bartholomew Hills
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Summary
The site of a medieval leper hospital, founded in the 12th century. Nothing remains today, although human bones are said to have been found in the area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF81SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTHACRE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Hospital of Rochenoss founded 12th century. Dissolved possibly in 1350. For lepers, dependant on Castle Acre Priory. (S1), (S2), (S3).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Human skeletal remains found on site of burial ground, but no trace of church, according to (S4).
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Southacre.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6616 Publication: Knowles, D. and Hadcock, R. N. 1971. Medieval Religious Houses of England and Wales.
- <S2> SNF3 Monograph: Page, W. (ed.). 1906. The Victoria History of Norfolk. The Victoria History of the Counties of England. Vol 2. p 450.
- <S3> SNF2088 Article in Serial: Sainty, J. E. and Watson, A. Q. 1944. Palaeolithic Implements from Southacre. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXVIII Pt III p 183-186. p 183.
- <S4> SNF4947 Map: Bryant, A.. 1826. Bryant's Map of Norfolk.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- HUMAN REMAINS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 16 2022 8:27AM